Dryden, Oregon
Unincorporated community in the state of Oregon, United States
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Dryden is an unincorporated community in Josephine County, Oregon, United States.[1] It is located in the Deer Creek Valley about five miles east of Selma.[2] As of 1990 only one house remained; the 1920 structure formerly served as the Dryden Store and post office.[3]
Dryden, Oregon | |
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| Coordinates: 42.269559°N 123.537287°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Josephine |
| Elevation | 1,434 ft (437 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| Area codes | 458 and 541 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1141364[1] |
History
Dryden was named for English poet and playwright John Dryden by local pioneer J. P. Mills, who was an avid reader.[4] Dryden post office was established in 1892; it closed in 1956.[4] At one time Dryden also had a school.[5]
