Latham, Oregon facts for kids
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Latham, Oregon
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 Latham, Oregon
Location in Oregon
Latham, Oregon
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Lane |
| Elevation | 705 ft (215 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
97424
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| Area code(s) | 458 and 541 |
Latham is a small place in Lane County, Oregon, United States. It's called an unincorporated community, which means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it's part of the larger county.
Latham is located right next to Interstate 5, a major highway. It's about 2 miles south of a bigger town called Cottage Grove.
Discovering Latham's Name
Latham was named after a person named Milton S. Latham. He was a politician, which means he was involved in how the government works and helped make decisions for people.
Latham's Post Office History
For a short time, Latham had its own post office. It opened on September 16, 1878, and closed about ten years later, on February 14, 1888. The very first person in charge of the post office was James J. Comstock. Today, people in Latham get their mail through the post office in nearby Cottage Grove.
