Zena, Oregon

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Zena is a former community (considered a ghost town) approximately 10 miles northwest of Salem, Oregon, United States, in Polk County. The community was established in 1858 was originally called "Spring Valley". It was renamed "Zena" by D.J. Cooper and his brother, pioneers from Missouri. In 1866 they built a store and obtained the post office there, renaming the community in tribute to their wives, Alazena and Melzena Cooper. [1]

Zena is home to the historic Spring Valley Presbyterian Church.

The 1992 novel The Road to Zena by Joel Redon is set in Zena.

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