Posted in Oregon
August 14, 2015
Most People Don’t Know These 10 Super Tiny Towns In Oregon Exist
There’s something so charming about a small town… But then are towns that are so teeny, with fewer than 1,000 residents, that are beyond charming and are just adorable. These are places where everyone not only knows each other, but chances are good that they’re also related. They’re places that maybe you couldn’t wait to get out of when you were growing up, but yearn to return to when you’ve left. Here are some of the tiniest towns in Oregon that you may have never even heard of – unless, of course, you’re from there.
As a private resort community in Deschutes county, this small town has a community of 306 people as of last census.
Named after homesteader John F. Adams this town has a mere population of 350.
This city was a gold rush boom town back in the 1800s now it hosts 703 souls.
Postmaster Israel F. Eddy narcissistic-ally named this town of now 400-500 people after himself in 1888. C'mon dude.
This Tillamook county unincorporated community boasts 395 people as of last check.
This town of 504 people had to entirely cut back on police due to budget constraints, now good-hearted vigilantes look after the city.
Just north of Gold Beach, this town of 463 people is named after the Chinook saying for "we."
This town of 343 people hosts an annual mosquito festival each July to raise funds for vector control.
Right at the opening of Trail Creek at Rogue River you'll find this tiny town.
With just one square mile of land a crammed 410 people fit in this Oregon pocket.
So now you know just how few people can make a town. Tell us, have you visited any of these places? What are your favorite memories of small towns in Oregon? Don’t be shy, sound off in the comments below!
