McLeod, Oregon facts for kids
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McLeod, Oregon
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 McLeod, Oregon
Location in Oregon
McLeod, Oregon
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Jackson |
| Elevation | 1,552 ft (473 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
97541
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| Area code(s) | 458 and 541 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1146017 |
| Coordinates and elevation from Geographic Names Information System | |
McLeod is a small, quiet place in Oregon, United States. It's not a big city or town, but rather an unincorporated community. This means it doesn't have its own local government like a city does. Instead, it's part of Jackson County and is looked after by the county government.
Discovering McLeod, Oregon
McLeod is a small community located in the beautiful state of Oregon. It's known for its natural setting where two rivers meet.
Where is McLeod?
McLeod is found in Jackson County, Oregon. It sits right where Big Butte Creek flows into the larger Rogue River. This spot is just a little bit downstream from a place called Lost Creek Lake.
You can find McLeod along Oregon Route 62. This road connects two other communities: Shady Cove and Prospect.
How McLeod Got Its Name
The community of McLeod was named after an early settler. In 1910, a person named William R. McLeod settled in this area. The community then took his name to honor him.
