Oregon is an unincorporated community in Baltimore County, in the U.S. state of Maryland.[1]

History

A post office called Oregon was established in 1879, and remained in operation until 1902.[2] The community was named after the state of Oregon.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Oregon, Maryland
  2. ^ "Baltimore County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved October 14, 2015.
  3. ^ "Towns named after states". Reading Eagle. July 2, 1897. p. 3. Retrieved October 14, 2015.


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