Rieth, Oregon facts for kids
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Rieth, Oregon
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 Rieth, Oregon
Location in Oregon
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Umatilla |
| Elevation | 1,011 ft (308 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| Area code(s) | 458 and 541 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1126008 |
Rieth is a small place in Umatilla County, Oregon, United States. It is called an unincorporated community. This means it is a group of homes and businesses that are not officially a city or town.
Rieth is located about 5 miles (8 km) west of Pendleton. It sits near the Umatilla River. You can find it just south of major roads like Interstate 84 and U.S. Route 30.
Rieth's Railroad History
Rieth became important because of the railroad. The Oregon–Washington Railroad and Navigation Company built new shops and terminals here. They named the station after the Rieth family, who were early settlers in the area.
A Key Railroad Stop
In 1907, a special railway line called the Pilot Rock Line was built. This line connected to the main railroad in Rieth. It was once known as the Umatilla Central Railroad.
Later, the main railroad yards moved from Rieth to a place called Hinkle. These yards are now owned by Union Pacific.
The Post Office in Rieth
In 1917, the United States Post Office opened an office in Rieth. At first, it was accidentally spelled "Reith." But the United States Board on Geographic Names quickly fixed the spelling to "Rieth." The post office served the community until it closed in 1971.
Life in Rieth
Rieth was once a busier place. In 1922, about 200 people lived there. The community had a school for children and a store where people could buy things. There were also other small businesses.
By 1940, the population of Rieth had become smaller. Only about 45 people lived there at that time.
