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Remote, Oregon
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 Remote, Oregon
Location in Oregon
Remote, Oregon
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Coos |
| Elevation | 246 ft (75 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1125943 |
Remote is a tiny, unincorporated community in Coos County, in the state of Oregon in the United States. An "unincorporated community" means it's a small place without its own local government, unlike a city or town. It is located near where Sandy Creek joins the Middle Fork Coquille River.
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Exploring Remote, Oregon
How Remote Got Its Name
Remote was named by the first people who settled there. They called it "Remote" because it was so far away from other towns and settlements. It truly felt like a remote place! The community got its own post office way back in 1887. Later, in 1924, a new post office building was built. This building also included a store and a gas station.
A Changing Location
The main road, Oregon Route 42, used to go right through the middle of Remote. However, the highway was changed and moved. Now, Remote is a bit hidden. It's located several hundred yards away from the highway, down a side road. Trees largely shield it from view for people driving by.
Remote Today
Today, Remote is a very small place. It has a building that used to be a store, a gas pump, and a post office. The post office closed in 1998. There are also a couple of houses nearby. The historic Sandy Creek Covered Bridge is also close to the community.
A Name That Stands Out
Remote is often mentioned on lists of places with unusual names. Other Oregon communities like Nimrod and Boring also appear on these lists. Their names make people curious!
Remote in the Digital Age
In recent years, the name "Remote" has taken on a new meaning. It's being used on job websites to show that a job can be done from anywhere. This is called a remote work position. Since 2020, the number of job postings using "Remote" as a placeholder has greatly increased. This happened because more people started working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic.
