Irving, Eugene, Oregon facts for kids
Irving was a small community in Lane County, Oregon, United States. An "unincorporated community" means it was a place where people lived, but it didn't have its own local government like a city does. Today, parts of Irving are inside the city limits of Eugene.
History of Irving
Early Days and the Railroad
Irving started as a stop along the Southern Pacific Railroad's Valley Line. This train line connected Eugene and Junction City. When the line was built in 1872, the station was first called "Halletts." This name honored J. L. Hallett, who helped build the first 100 miles of the railroad. He also oversaw the construction of the rest of the line all the way to Roseburg.
In 1876, the station's name was changed to Irving. This new name was probably chosen after William Irving, who was an early settler in the area. In January of that same year, a post office was opened, first called "Irvine." By October, its name was corrected to Irving. The Irving post office served the community until 1919.
Community Buildings
Over the years, Irving grew to include important community places. The Irving Christian Church, now known as Sonrise Christian Church, was moved to Irving in 1899. It came from the Clear Lake area, which is about two miles east of Fern Ridge Reservoir. Children in Irving attend Irving Elementary School, which is part of the Bethel School District.
