Whiteson, Oregon facts for kids
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Whiteson Road and field in Whiteson
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Yamhill |
| Elevation | 164 ft (50 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1166722 |
Whiteson is a small, rural community in Yamhill County, Oregon, United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it does not have its own local government like a city or town. Whiteson relies on nearby towns for many important services.
The community might be named after Henry White or William White. Henry White helped plan the town and gave land for the railroad. It is possible that Henry and William White were part of the same family. Whiteson got its own post office in 1890. Today, Whiteson is mainly a farming area. It depends on towns like McMinnville and Amity for things like fire protection, healthcare, and schools. The Yamhill County Sheriff's office is in charge of police services here.
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Where is Whiteson Located?
Whiteson is about 3 miles south of McMinnville. You can find it along Oregon Route 99W, near the Whiteson Dip Bridge.
What is Whiteson's Climate Like?
Whiteson has a climate with warm, dry summers. The average monthly temperature does not go above 71.6 degrees Fahrenheit (22 degrees Celsius). This type of weather is called a "warm-summer Mediterranean climate." On climate maps, it is often shown as "Csb."
Education in Whiteson
The Whiteson School District 78 was started in 1892. The first school building, which had just one room, was finished in March 1893. In 1903, people decided to add another room, making it a two-room school.
The last year classes were held at this school was 1936. In 1942, the Whiteson school district joined with the Amity School District 4.
Whiteson's Railway History
Whiteson was an important spot for trains. The Whiteson railway station was where the Dayton, Sheridan and Grande Ronde Railroad crossed another major line. This other line was the west side line of the Oregon and California Railroad.
Whiteson was also a key stop on the "Red Electric" interurban network. These were electric trains that connected different towns. At first, the service went from Portland to Whiteson. By 1917, the trains could travel all the way to Corvallis. In 1920, there were four daily trains going from Portland to Corvallis and back. Two more trains ran daily just between Portland and Whiteson.
