Worden, Oregon facts for kids
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Worden, Oregon
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 Worden, Oregon
Location in Oregon
Worden, Oregon
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Klamath |
| Elevation | 4,144 ft (1,263 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1136925 |
| Coordinates and elevation from Geographic Names Information System | |
Worden is a small place in Klamath County, Oregon. It is called an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a city or town.
Worden is located in the southern part of Oregon. It's about 14 miles (23 km) south of Klamath Falls. It's also only about 3 miles (5 km) north of the border with California. You can find Worden right along U.S. Route 97.
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History of Worden
How Worden Started
The area where Worden is located was bought by a man named William S. Worden. He was part of a family who were among the first people to settle in Klamath County. William S. Worden planned out the community.
William S. Worden's Role
William S. Worden worked for the Southern Pacific Railroad. He was a "right-of-way agent." This job meant he helped the railroad get the land it needed to build tracks. He did this when the Oregon Eastern Railway (which later became part of Southern Pacific) was building a railroad toward Klamath Falls.
Later, William S. Worden was chosen to be a judge in Klamath County. There was also a "Worden station" near Dallas in Polk County. This station might have also been named after him.
Worden's Post Office
The community of Worden got its own post office in 1910. This was an important step for the community. It meant people could send and receive mail more easily.
Worden Today
In 1990, Worden had a café that was open all day and night. It also had a truck stop. These places were important for travelers and truck drivers using U.S. Route 97.
