Marcola, Oregon facts for kids
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Marcola, Oregon
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Mohawk Valley Fire Station in Marcola
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 Marcola, Oregon
Location in Oregon
Marcola, Oregon
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Lane |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.22 sq mi (3.15 km2) |
| • Land | 1.22 sq mi (3.15 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 580 |
| • Density | 477.37/sq mi (184.29/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
97454
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| Area code(s) | 541 and 458 |
| FIPS code | 41-45850 |
Marcola is a small, unincorporated community in Lane County, Oregon, United States. It is located northeast of Springfield along the Mohawk River. An unincorporated community means it's a place with a shared identity, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.
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History of Marcola
Marcola has an interesting past. The first post office in this area opened in 1876. It was originally named "Isabel" after an early settler, Isabel Applegate.
How Marcola Got its Name
Between 1899 and 1900, a railroad was built through the Mohawk Valley. A new train station was set up near the post office. This station was given the name "Marcola." This name was created to honor Mary Cole, who was the wife of the community's founder, Columbus Cole. In 1901, the post office changed its name to "Marcola" to match the train station.
Earnest Bridge in Marcola
The Earnest Bridge is a covered bridge located in the Marcola area. It was built in 1938 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This historic bridge was even featured in the 1965 movie Shenandoah, starring James Stewart.
Population of Marcola
Marcola is a small community. According to the 2020 United States Census, 580 people lived in Marcola.
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Education in Marcola
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Most students in Marcola attend schools in the Marcola School District. This district operates Mohawk High School, which serves the local area.
Some parts of Marcola are also included in the Springfield School District 19. For students interested in higher education, Lane County is home to Lane Community College.
Notable People from Marcola
- Courtney Love (born 1964), a well-known musician and actress, lived with her family in a type of shared living community called a commune in Marcola for a time.
