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Yonna, Oregon
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 Yonna, Oregon
Location in Oregon
Yonna, 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 | 1161605 |
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Yonna is a small place in Klamath County, Oregon, United States. It's not a city or a town with its own government. Instead, it's called an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and people living together without a formal city government. Yonna is located east of Oregon Route 140, near a place called Dairy and close to Short Lake Mountain.
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What is Yonna?
Yonna is an unincorporated community. This means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own city hall or mayor. Instead, it's part of the larger Klamath County government. The people living in Yonna rely on the county for services like roads and safety.
Where Does the Name Come From?
The area where Yonna is located was once known as Alkali Valley. Today, it's called Yonna Valley. The name "Yonna" comes from the Klamath language, spoken by the Klamath Native American people.
There are a few ideas about what "Yonna" means:
- Some think it comes from the word yana, meaning "below" or "valley."
- Others believe it comes from yaina, meaning "mountain."
- There's also a local story that yonna in some tribal language means "alkali." The name might have been changed to avoid scaring away new settlers.
A Look Back in Time
A long time ago, in 1906, a post office was opened in Yonna Valley. This was a place where people could send and receive letters and packages. However, the post office didn't stay open for very long. It closed just seven years later, in 1913.
