Shedd, Oregon facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Shedd, Oregon
Census-designated place
Shedd, Oregon Location in Oregon Show map of Oregon Shedd, Oregon Location in the United States Show map of the United States
Country	United States
State	Oregon
County	Linn
Area
• Total	1.51 sq mi (3.91 km2)
• Land	1.51 sq mi (3.91 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	262 ft (80 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	213
• Density	141.25/sq mi (54.54/km2)
Time zone	UTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP code	97377
Area code(s)	541 / 458
FIPS code	41-66900
GNIS feature ID	2584423

Shedd is a small community in Linn County, Oregon, in the United States. It is located along Oregon Route 99E. In 2020, about 213 people lived there. Shedd is also called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is a special area the government uses to collect information about people.

History of Shedd

Shedd has an interesting history that started with another town nearby.

From Boston to Shedd

In 1858, a community called "Boston" was started about a mile and a half east of where Shedd is today. People think it was named Boston because one of the first settlers came from Boston, Massachusetts. This early Boston had a gristmill, which is a mill that grinds grain into flour.

In 1861, Boston was planned out with a town square, much like towns in New England. It became a stop for stagecoaches, which were like old-time buses. A post office, called "Boston Mills," opened there in 1869.

The Railroad's Arrival

Later, a railroad was being built south from Albany. The people of Boston hoped the train would come through their town. However, the railroad decided to build its tracks on land given by Captain Frank Shedd, a veteran from the Civil War.

So, in 1871, a new train stop called "Shedd's Station" was created. Soon after, the Boston Mills post office moved to this new location. Many buildings from the old Boston even moved west to be closer to the railroad! In 1899, the railroad officially changed the station's name to "Shedd." The post office finally changed its name to Shedd in 1915.

Boston Flour Mill

East of Shedd, at the old site of Boston Mills, you can find the Boston Flour Mill. It is also known as Thompson's Flouring Mill. This mill is on the Calapooia River. It is Oregon's oldest water-powered mill that has been working all the time. It is now part of Thompson's Mills State Heritage Site. This mill is one of only four gristmills left in Oregon, and one of just two that still work today.

The United Presbyterian Church in Shedd. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, which means it is an important historical building.

The Porter-Brasfield House in Shedd. This house is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography of Shedd

Shedd is located in the western part of Linn County. It sits in the beautiful Willamette River valley.

Rivers and Roads

Shedd Slough, a small stream that flows into the Calapooia River, runs north on the east side of the town. Oregon Route 99E is a main road that goes right through the middle of Shedd. This road goes north about 12 miles (19 km) to Albany. It also goes south about 5 miles (8 km) to Halsey.

Area Size

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Shedd area covers about 3.9 square kilometers (1.5 square miles). All of this area is land.

People Living in Shedd

This section tells us about the population, or how many people live in Shedd.

See also

In Spanish: Shedd para niños