Yankton, Oregon facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Yankton
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The Yankton School House
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 Yankton
Location in Oregon
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| Country | United States |
| County | Columbia County |
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97051
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Yankton is a small, unincorporated community in Columbia County, Oregon, United States. An unincorporated community is a place that doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town. Instead, it's usually managed by the county.
This community is located near Milton Creek. It was first settled by three families named Tarbell. Over time, its name changed a few times. It was once called "Yankeetown" and "Maineville." The name officially became Yankton when a post office opened there in 1894.
History of Yankton
The Yankton School House is an important part of the community's history. It is believed to have been built in 1887. Schools like this were very important for educating children in the early days of these small communities.
A church, originally called First Baptist Church of Maineville, was started on August 12, 1893. It later became known as Yankton Baptist Church and is now called Yankton Community Fellowship.
Life in Yankton Today
Today, Yankton uses the post office in St. Helens for its mail. Its ZIP Code is 97051.
The community is part of several important local groups that help provide services. These include the St. Helens School District, which manages local schools, and the Columbia River Fire & Rescue District, which provides fire and emergency services. Yankton also falls under districts for public health, water, and educational services.
Images for kids
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Yankton Grange Hall.
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Tualatin Mountains behind a barn at Ingenuity Farm in Yankton
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Yankton School.
