Elmira, Oregon facts for kids
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Elmira, Oregon
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Approaching Elmira from the south
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 Elmira, Oregon
Location in Oregon
Elmira, Oregon
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Lane |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.35 sq mi (3.49 km2) |
| • Land | 1.23 sq mi (3.17 km2) |
| • Water | 0.12 sq mi (0.32 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 546 |
| • Density | 445.71/sq mi (172.04/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
97437
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| Area code(s) | 458 and 541 |
| FIPS code | 41-23000 |
Elmira is a small community in Lane County, Oregon, in the United States. It's not a city with its own government, but it's a recognized place. You can find it west of Eugene and north of Veneta, close to Oregon Route 126. It's also near the Long Tom River and the Fern Ridge Reservoir, which is a large lake.
History of Elmira
Elmira wasn't always called Elmira! It used to be named "Duckworth." But in 1884, a local business owner convinced the postal service to change the name to "Elmira," like the town in California.
Around 1905, a family named the Faulhabers – Henry, Celia, and their children Leon, Neil, and Mildred – settled in the area. They lived around what was then called Elmira Road. Later, between 1905 and 1916, Henry Faulhaber gave that road back to the county. It was then renamed Faulhaber Road, honoring his family.
Education in Elmira
Students in Elmira attend schools within the Fern Ridge School District (28J). This district has four regular schools:
- Elmira Elementary School
- Veneta Elementary School
- Fern Ridge Middle School
- Elmira High School
There is also an online high school called West Lane Technical Learning Center.
Famous People from Elmira
- Milt Davis (1929–2008) was a professional football player. He played as a defensive back for the Baltimore Colts in the NFL. After his football career, he became a college professor.
