Fall Creek, Oregon facts for kids
Fall Creek is a small, quiet community located in Lane County, Oregon, in the United States. It's southeast of the bigger cities of Eugene and Springfield. When we say "unincorporated community," it means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city does. Instead, it's part of the larger county.
Fall Creek is named after a beautiful stream called Fall Creek. This stream starts high up in the Willamette National Forest and flows down into the Middle Fork Willamette River. Just upstream from the community, you'll find Fall Creek Lake, a lovely lake on the same stream. The community of Fall Creek uses the zip code 97438.
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Exploring Nearby Covered Bridges
Fall Creek is in an area famous for its historic covered bridges. These unique bridges are made of wood and have roofs and walls, which protect the wooden structure from rain and snow.
Pengra Bridge
About 1 kilometer (or 1 mile) west of Fall Creek, you can find the Pengra Bridge. This covered bridge was built a long time ago, in 1938. It's a great example of the craftsmanship from that era.
Unity Covered Bridge
Another interesting bridge, the Unity covered bridge, is about 3 kilometers (or 2 miles) southeast of Fall Creek. It was built in 1936. Lane County is actually home to the most covered bridges in Oregon, so there are many more to explore nearby!
Who Lives in Fall Creek?
According to information from the year 2000, there were 1,553 people living in Fall Creek. This included 779 males and 774 females. The community is made up of people from many different backgrounds, making it a diverse place to live.
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