Oregon Geographic Names

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McArthur, Lewis A.

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Oregon Historical Society

Oregon geographic names

The Press of the Oregon Historical Society

This reference, whose own history extends back to 1928, has been revised and expanded since the 5th edition of 1982, and now comprises 5,473 entries with about 1,100 more names mentioned in the text. Dates are given for first recorded use as well as the reasons for the choice of names, and often other interesting information. Regrettably, the compiler, who is pleased to include "Whorehouse Meadow," omits mention of "Cock Rock," preferring the censorial "Rooster Rock" presumably a sop to Oregon bluenoses. Paper edition (237-2), $19.95. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

Oregon Historical Society Pr

Comprises a comprehensive reference to place names throughout the state, originally published in 1928 by Lewis A. McArthur and first updated by his son Lewis in 1974. This edition includes some 6,200 alphabetized entries discussing the origin and meaning of each name. Included CD-ROM provides biographic and geographic indexes and maps showing the locations of over 1,600 post offices and nearly 1,300 communities and geographic features. Distributed by the University of Washington Press. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

An Oregon classic since 1928, Oregon Geographic Names is a comprehensive reference to place-names throughout the state. Generations of readers, from librarians and researchers to travelers and people interested in Oregon history, have used and enjoyed this fascinating and definitive resource. The seventh edition is significantly expanded, with more than 6,200 entries reporting what is known about the origin and meaning of each name. An accompanying CD holds biographic and geographic indexes and maps that show the locations of over 1,600 post offices and nearly 1,300 communities and geographic features.

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Oregon Geographic Names

Oregon geographic names

Oregon Geographic Names

Oregon Geographic Names

Oregon Geographic Names

Oregon Geographic Names