Walton, Oregon facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Walton, Oregon
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The post office and store at Walton
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 Walton, Oregon
Location in Oregon
Walton, Oregon
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Lane |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
97490
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| Area code(s) | 458 and 541 |
Walton is a small, unincorporated community in Lane County, Oregon, United States. An unincorporated community is a place that does not have its own local government. It is located about halfway between the cities of Eugene and Florence. You can find Walton along Oregon Route 126.
Discovering Walton, Oregon
Walton is a quiet place in Oregon, known for its history tied to a local stream. It's a stop along a major route that connects different parts of the state.
How Walton Got Its Name
The story of Walton's name began with a road. In 1881, work started on what is now Oregon Route 126. This road crossed the Oregon Coast Range mountains. Near a place called Noti, the road followed a stream. This stream was a branch of the Siuslaw River.
The stream was named Walton Creek. It was named after a man named Joshua J. Walton. He was a pioneer lawyer, which means he was one of the first lawyers in the area. Joshua Walton also served as a county judge and a regent for the University of Oregon. A regent is someone who helps manage a university.
In 1884, a post office was opened in the area. A post office is where mail is sent and received. The first postmaster, James L. Atkinson, named the post office "Walton" after the creek. A postmaster is the person in charge of a post office.
Later, after the year 1900, the name of Walton Creek was changed. It became known as Wildcat Creek.
