Eola, Oregon facts for kids
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Eola, Oregon
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Census-designated place (CDP)
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Former 1937 school in Eola
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Location of Eola, Oregon
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Polk |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.06 sq mi (0.16 km2) |
| • Land | 0.06 sq mi (0.16 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 203 ft (62 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 60 |
| • Density | 1,000.00/sq mi (383.96/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| FIPS code | 41-23550 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2408085 |
Eola is a small community in Polk County, Oregon, United States. It's not an official city, but it's recognized for counting people. This type of place is called an unincorporated community or a census-designated place (CDP). Eola is located about four miles west of Salem. It sits where Rickreall Creek meets the Willamette River.
In 2020, the population of Eola was 60 people. It is part of the larger Salem Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes Salem and nearby towns. The Eola Hills are located north of the community and were named after Eola.
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History of Eola
Early Settlers and Naming Eola
Eola was first settled in 1844 by Joshua "Sheep" Shaw and his son, A. C. R. Shaw. They originally named the area Cincinnati. Joshua Shaw thought the place looked like Cincinnati, Ohio, where he used to live. He got his nickname because he was the first person to bring sheep to the Oregon Country by traveling the Oregon Trail in 1844.
Eola's Post Office and Name Change
A post office named Cincinnati was opened in 1851. It was the first stop on a long mail route that stretched 70 miles. In 1856, the Oregon Territorial Legislature officially changed the community's name to "Eola." The new name comes from Aeolus, who was the Greek god of the winds. The exact reason for this name change is still debated today. The Cincinnati post office was also renamed Eola. It operated until 1901 and then reopened from 1955 to 1965.
Schools in Eola Through the Years
The very first school in Eola, when it was still called Cincinnati, was built in 1853. The first teacher there was Miss Abigail J. Scott. She later became famous as Abigail Scott Duniway, a strong supporter of women's right to vote. The original school building later burned down. A new school was built in 1858 at Second and Mill streets. This school was used until 1937 and was known as the oldest schoolhouse still in use in Oregon at that time.
In 1937, a brand new school building was constructed. This was made possible with money from a Works Progress Administration grant. The Works Progress Administration was a program during the Great Depression that created jobs for people. This new school building served as a public school until 2003. Today, the building is used as a church.
Geography of Eola
Eola is a small area of land. According to the United States Census Bureau, the community covers about 0.1 square miles (0.16 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population of Eola
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| 2020 | 60 | — | |
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In 2020, the population of Eola was 60 people. Back in the year 2000, there were 49 people living in Eola. At that time, there were 29 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Most households were made up of individuals living alone. The average household had about 1.69 people.
The population in 2000 was spread across different age groups. About 10.2% of the people were under 18 years old. About 49.0% were between 45 and 64 years old. About 10.2% of the population was 65 years or older. The average age in Eola was 50 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Eola (Oregón) para niños
