Dora, Oregon facts for kids
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Dora, Oregon
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 Dora, Oregon
Location in Oregon
Dora, Oregon
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Coos |
| Elevation | 148 ft (45 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
Dora is a small, quiet place in Coos County, Oregon, in the United States. It's called an "unincorporated community" because it doesn't have its own local government like a city does. Instead, it's managed by the county. Dora is located about 19 miles (31 km) east of a town called Coquille. You can find it near the East Fork Coquille River, nestled in the beautiful Southern Oregon Coast Range.
History of Dora
How Dora Got Its Name
The community of Dora got its start a long time ago. In 1874, a post office was opened there. A post office is where mail is sorted and sent out. The very first person in charge of the post office, called the postmaster, was John H. Roach. People believe that Dora was named after his daughter, Dora. The post office served the community for many years before it closed down in 1939.
Past Community Life
In the past, Dora was a busy little place. It had several important buildings that helped the community thrive. There was an academy, which was like a school, run by the Church of the United Brethren in Christ. This meant kids could get an education right in their own community.
Dora also had a Grange hall. A Grange hall is a special meeting place for farmers and their families. They would gather there to talk about farming, learn new things, and socialize. It was a very important part of rural life. Of course, there was also a public school where children learned their lessons.
Dora Today
Local Services
Even though Dora is a small community, it still has important services. It shares a rural fire protection district with a nearby community called Sitkum. This means that firefighters, often volunteers from the area, are ready to help keep both communities safe from fires.
