Sandlake, Oregon facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sandlake
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The eponymous lake
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 Sandlake, Oregon
Location in Oregon
Sandlake, Oregon
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Tillamook |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| Area code(s) | 503 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1149049 |
| Coordinates and elevation from Geographic Names Information System | |
Sandlake is a small, unincorporated community located in Tillamook County, Oregon, in the United States. It's nestled between the towns of Tillamook and Pacific City, right off Sandlake Road. This quiet spot is named after the beautiful Sand Lake nearby, which is close to the Pacific Ocean.
Where is Sandlake?
Sandlake is found in Tillamook County, Oregon. It's located on the coast, between two bigger towns: Tillamook and Pacific City. You can find it by taking Sandlake Road, which is west of the main U.S. Route 101.
How Sandlake Got Its Name
The community gets its name from a nearby body of water called Sand Lake. This lake is right along the Pacific coast.
A Look at Its Past: The Post Office
Long ago, on July 10, 1890, a post office was opened here. It was first called Hembree. This name honored the very first postmaster, A. J. Hembree. Later, on January 18, 1898, the post office's name was changed to Sandlake. The office stayed open for many years until May 1956.
