Pistol River, Oregon

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Pistol River is an unincorporated community in Curry County, Oregon, United States. It is located near the Pistol River and the Pistol River State Scenic Viewpoint, just off U.S. Route 101.

The community of Pistol River takes its name from the stream of the same name. James Mace, a militia soldier, lost a pistol in the river in 1853, during a skirmish of the Rogue River Wars, and it has been known as Pistol River since then. The Pistol River post office was established in 1927.^{[1] [2]}

The Pistol River area is known for its windsurfing, with the national championships having been held there three years in a row.^{[3] [2]}

Pistol River has a concert association that has hosted a monthly concert, often featuring nationally known acts, since 1982.^[4]

[edit] References

1. ^ McArthur, Lewis A., Lewis L. McArthur [1928] (2003). Oregon Geographic Names, Seventh Edition, Portland, Oregon: Oregon Historical Society Press. ISBN 0-97595-277-1.
2. ^ ^{a b} Pistol River State Scenic Viewpoint. Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. Retrieved on 2006-11-13.
3. ^ Pistol River, Oregon, 1996. Photo of the Day, November 5, 2005. National Geographic. Retrieved on 2006-11-13.
4. ^ Pistol River Concert Association. Retrieved on 2006-11-13.

[edit] External links

• Photo of a historic marker from Salem Public Library describing the Battle of Pistol River that took place during the Rogue River Wars
• Maps and aerial photos Coordinates: 42.27722° -124.39361°
  • Street map from Google Maps, or Yahoo! Maps, or Windows Live Local
  • Satellite image from Google Maps, Windows Live Local, WikiMapia
  • Topographic map from TopoZone
  • Aerial image or topographic map from TerraServer-USA