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Oregon, Maryland
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 Oregon, Maryland
Location in Maryland
Oregon, Maryland
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Maryland |
| County |  Baltimore |
| Elevation | 367 ft (112 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 590952 |
Oregon is a small, unincorporated community located in Baltimore County, in the U.S. state of Maryland. An unincorporated community is a place where people live, but it does not have its own local government. Instead, it is governed by the larger county it is part of.
History of Oregon, Maryland
How Oregon Got Its Name
The community of Oregon in Maryland was named after the far-off state of Oregon. This was a common practice in the past, as people often named new places after other locations they admired or had connections to.
Early Services in Oregon
A post office was opened in Oregon in 1879. This was an important service for the community, allowing people to send and receive mail. The post office served the residents for many years before it closed down in 1902.
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