Odessa, Oregon facts for kids
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Odessa, Oregon
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 Odessa, Oregon
Location in Oregon
Odessa, Oregon
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Klamath |
| Elevation | 4,144 ft (1,263 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1165733 |
| Coordinates and elevation from Geographic Names Information System | |
Odessa is a small place in Klamath County, Oregon, United States. It is called an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that don't have their own local government.
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Discovering Odessa, Oregon
Odessa is located in the beautiful state of Oregon. It sits along Oregon Route 140. This road is south of a place called Rocky Point.
Where is Odessa Located?
Odessa is about 25 miles (40 km) northwest of Klamath Falls. It is right on the western shore of Upper Klamath Lake. This area is also close to the large Fremont–Winema National Forest.
How Odessa Got Its Name
Odessa had a post office that was open from 1902 to 1919. A woman named Blanche Griffith was one of the early postmasters there. She once said that her husband's brother's wife named the community after a place in France.
However, some people think the name might come from the city of Odesa in Ukraine. This is a big port city in Eastern Europe.
The Early Days of Odessa
Odessa started in the 1890s. It began as a resort hotel where people could stay. It was also a trading post for Native American people. Today, you can find the Odessa Campground nearby. It is located within the national forest.
