Milo, Oregon facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Milo, Oregon
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Milo Academy Bridge
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 Milo, Oregon
Location in Oregon
Milo, Oregon
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Douglas |
| Elevation | 919 ft (280 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
97429
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| GNIS feature ID | 1146297 |
Milo is a small community in Douglas County, Oregon. It is an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city. You can find Milo about 17 miles east of Canyonville, right next to the South Umpqua River.
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History of Milo
Milo has an interesting history, especially when it comes to its post office and how it got its name.
Early Post Office Names
The first post office in this area was called "Elk Creek." It opened in 1877. This office was originally located where the South Umpqua River and Elk Creek meet. Today, that spot is known as Tiller.
In 1884, a man named John Perdue, Sr., became the postmaster. On August 22, 1884, the post office name was changed to "Perdue." At the same time, the office moved to where Milo is located today.
How Milo Got Its Name
The "Perdue" post office closed in 1920. This happened because the postmaster at the time, Amos Buker, had to leave his job.
A new post office for the area was set up in 1923. Cora E. Buker became the first postmaster of this new office. She was married to Amos Buker. The community was named "Milo" after Milo, Maine. This was the hometown of Amos O. Buker.
Today, people in Milo get their mail through a Days Creek mailing address.
The Unique Milo Bridge
Milo is home to a very special bridge that crosses the South Umpqua River.
A One-of-a-Kind Bridge
This bridge is unique in Oregon because it's a steel bridge that has a covered bridge structure built over it. It's the only one of its kind in the state!
The steel part of the bridge was built in 1962. Local residents really liked the old wooden bridge that used to be there. So, they asked for a covered structure to be added to the new steel bridge. This made it look more like the beloved older bridge.
Milo Academy Bridge
This special bridge is known as the Milo Academy Bridge. It provides the only way to get to the Milo Adventist Academy. This academy is a private boarding school for students, run by the Seventh-day Adventist faith.
The Milo Academy Bridge is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's recognized as an important historical site.
