Lees Camp, Oregon facts for kids
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Lees Camp
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 Lees Camp
Location in Oregon
Lees Camp
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Tillamook |
| Elevation | 610 ft (190 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1123027 |
Lees Camp (sometimes called Lee's Camp) is a small, unincorporated community. It is located in Tillamook County, Oregon, in the United States.
This community is found along Oregon Route 6. It's about 25 miles (40 km) northeast of the city of Tillamook. Lees Camp sits where the Wilson River and North Fork Wilson River join together. It is surrounded by the beautiful Tillamook State Forest. The area is also near the top of the Northern Oregon Coast Range.
History of Lees Camp
Lees Camp was started by a man named Rex Lee. In 1939, he bought 16 acres (6.5 hectares) of land. This land was right on the Wilson River. Rex Lee turned this spot into a camp for tourists and people who enjoyed outdoor sports. He called it "Lee's Wilson River Camp."
In 1947, a post office was opened in the community. It was given the name "Lee's Camp." Interestingly, this post office was almost in the same spot as an older one. That earlier post office was named "Wilson" and operated from 1896 to 1917. The "Wilson" post office sent mail to Gales Creek. There was also a weather station nearby called "Glenora." However, the Post Office Department did not want to use "Glenora" as a post office name. This was because it sounded too much like other places, such as Glenwood and Glendale. The "Lee's Camp" post office closed in 1977. Today, mail for Lees Camp is handled by the Tillamook post office.
The Lees Camp Store is a well-known place in the community. It was first opened in the 1930s. This store serves as an important landmark for travelers. It is also a central meeting point for people who live in the area.
Lees Camp holds an interesting record for Oregon. As of October 2010, it had the most rainfall in 24 hours. On November 6, 2006, 14.3 inches (360 mm) of rain fell there. Before that, the Glenora weather station held the record. It recorded 10.17 inches (258.3 mm) of rain on December 21, 1915.
