Lakewood, Oregon
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| Coordinates: 45°24′46″N 122°39′58″W / 45.41278°N 122.66611°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Clackamas |
| Elevation | 154 ft (47 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code | 97034 |
| Area codes | 503 and 971 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1135950[1] |
Lakewood is an unincorporated community and neighborhood in the city of lake Oswego. Located in Clackamas County, Oregon, United States.[1]
History
In 1928 Lakewood bay was created after the marsh, named the “Duck Pond” by locals, was flooded by the Ladd Estate Company; Increasing the number of available shoreline properties.
A city ordinance was proposed to fine anyone who might refer to Lakewood Bay by its former name.[2]
References
- ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lakewood, Oregon
- ^ Colver, Marylou. "A Pictorial History of Lake Oswego's Neighborhoods" (PDF). Building Blocks: 11 – via Lake Oswego Preservation Society.
Municipalities and communities of Clackamas County, Oregon, United States | ||
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |