Rice Hill, Oregon
Unincorporated community in the state of Oregon, United States
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Rice Hill is an unincorporated community in Douglas County, Oregon, United States.[2] It is located about 10 miles (16 km) north of Oakland on Interstate 5.[3] Rice Hill has complete tourist facilities, including a truck stop, motels, and restaurants.[4][5] It has long been a popular spot to stop for ice cream.[6][7]
Rice Hill, Oregon | |
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Rice Hill, Oregon | |
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| Coordinates: 43°32′19″N 123°17′24″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Douglas |
| Elevation | 456 ft (139 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code | 97462 |
| Area codes | 458 and 541 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1158447[1] |
History
Rice Hill was named either for Isadore F. Rice, who settled in the area in the 1850s, or for William S. Rice, who had a Donation Land Claim at the north end of Rice Valley at about the same time.[8] Rice Hill post office was established in 1892, and soon renamed Ricehill.[8] The office closed in 1908.[8] The steep grade of Rice Hill was an obstacle for pioneer travelers and it also created problems for the construction of the railroad.[9]
Geography
Rice Hill is a summit that divides the watersheds of Elk Creek and the Umpqua River.[8] A two-mile long valley stretches south from the community of Rice Hill.[10] Southern Pacific Railroad (today Central Oregon and Pacific Railroad) has a station on its Siskiyou Line at the summit named Rice Hill.[8] The community has an elevation of 710 feet (220 m). It rises 325 feet (99 m) in 3 miles (4.8 km).[8][11]
