Perrydale, Oregon facts for kids
Perrydale is a small community in Polk County, Oregon, United States. It is about 10 miles from Dallas. Perrydale is part of the larger Salem area.
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History of Perrydale
How Perrydale Began
Perrydale started from land claims made by early settlers. These were called donation land claims. One piece of land was bought by William Perry. John McGrew later bought Perry's land. McGrew then planned the town. He named it Perrydale after William Perry.
Trains and Mail Service
In 1881, a train station opened in Perrydale. This station was part of the Oregonian Railway Company. Train service to Perrydale ended in 1985. The Perrydale post office was open from 1870 until 1971. Today, people in Perrydale use Amity, Oregon, for their mailing addresses.
Wine Region Near Perrydale
Close to Perrydale are the Perrydale Hills. This area is known for growing grapes for wine. It was expected to become a special wine-growing area. This type of area is called an American Viticultural Area (AVA). The new AVA was instead named the Van Duzer Corridor AVA. This happened because the rules said the name had to be in print. Even though locals called it Perrydale Hills, no old books or papers used that name.
Education in Perrydale
Learning at Perrydale School
The Perrydale School District serves the community. It is a small district with just one school. This school is called Perrydale School.
