Libby, Oregon facts for kids
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Libby, Oregon
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 Libby, Oregon
Location in Oregon
Libby, Oregon
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Coos |
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
97420
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| Area code(s) | 458 and 541 |
| Coordinates and elevation from Geographic Names Information System | |
Libby is a small place in Oregon, United States. It's not a city or town with its own government. Instead, it's called an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that are part of a larger county, in this case, Coos County.
Libby was once known by a different name, Easport. The name "Libby" was given in honor of a Native American woman.
Discovering Libby, Oregon
Libby is located along a waterway called Coalbank Slough. A "slough" is a muddy channel or inlet, often found in wetlands. Coalbank Slough flows north and eventually connects to Coos Bay.
Where is Libby?
You can find Libby west of a major road called U.S. Route 101. It's also a little bit south of the city of Coos Bay. This area is known for its beautiful coastal scenery.
A Bit of History
Libby had its own post office for a short time. It was opened on June 11, 1890. However, it only stayed open for two years. Enoch Gore was the person in charge of the post office during that time.
