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Kelso, Oregon
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 Kelso, Oregon
Location in Oregon
Kelso, Oregon
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Clackamas |
| Elevation | 709 ft (216 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
97009
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| Area code(s) | 503 and 971 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1122680 |
Kelso is a small, unincorporated community in Clackamas County, Oregon, United States. It is located about three miles northwest of the town of Sandy. An unincorporated community means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.
Discovering Kelso, Oregon
Kelso is a quiet spot in Oregon. It is part of Clackamas County. This county is known for its beautiful natural areas.
How Kelso Got Its Name
The community of Kelso was named after another town. It got its name from Kelso, Washington. That town is located north of Oregon.
The Post Office in Kelso
For a short time, Kelso had its own post office. It opened on May 31, 1894. The post office helped people send and receive mail. It closed its doors on May 26, 1904. This means it operated for about ten years.
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