Penn, Oregon facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Penn, Oregon
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 Penn, Oregon
Location in Oregon
Penn, Oregon
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Lane |
| Elevation | 463 ft (141 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| Area code(s) | 458 and 541 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1166695 |
| Coordinates and elevation from Geographic Names Information System | |
Penn is a small place in Oregon that doesn't have its own city government. It's called an unincorporated community. Penn used to be a railway station. It is located in Lane County, in the state of Oregon. The community got its name from the Penn Timber Company. This company used to work in the area.
Where is Penn Located?
Penn is found along Penn Road. This road is between two other places called Walton and Flagg. It is in the Central Oregon Coast Range, which is a mountain range. Penn is also east of the city of Florence. A stream called Wildcat Creek flows right by Penn. This creek eventually flows into the Siuslaw River.
The Story of the Post Office
The post office for Penn had a different name: McGlynn. Postal officials decided not to use the name Penn. They thought it might be confusing because other places or things might have a similar name. So, they chose McGlynn instead. This name honored Thomas McGlynn. He was the person who owned the land where the post office was built. The McGlynn post office first opened in 1923. It stayed open for about 15 years before closing in 1938.
