Courtrock, Oregon
Courtrock is an unincorporated community in Grant County, Oregon.
Courtrock | |
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Courtrock Location within Oregon | |
Coordinates: 44°38′27″N 119°22′5″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Oregon |
County | Grant |
Elevation | 3,810 ft (1,160 m) |
Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
ZIP codes | 97864 |
GNIS feature ID | 1159372[1] |
History
The community was named for a nearby formation known as Courthouse Rock. The Courtrock post office was established in April 1926, and closed on May 31, 1953. Viola A. Lauder served as the first postmaster.[2]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Courtrock, Oregon
- McArthur, Lewis L. (1992). Oregon Geographic Names (sixth edition). Oregon Historical Society Press. p. 211. ISBN 0-87595-236-4.
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