Perrydale, Oregon

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Perrydale is an unincorporated community of about 60 people ^{[citation needed]} in Polk County, Oregon, United States, approximately 10 miles from Dallas, Oregon. The town has a K-12 school, Perrydale School District, as well as a small fabrication plant. The economy is based on farming and logging, with some residents working in these industries while others commute to jobs in neighboring communities. ^{[citation needed]}

According to Oregon Geographic Names, Perrydale was named by William Perry, a pioneer, and a post office existed there from 1870-1971. The town was also the site of an Oregonian Railway Company station established in 1881.

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• History of Perrydale from Perrydale School District website
• Perrydale depot
• Historic photos of Perrydale from Salem Public Library collection
• Maps and aerial photos Coordinates: 45.04278° -123.25444°
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