Sprague River, Oregon

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Sprague River is an unincorporated community in southwestern Klamath County, Oregon, United States. It is located northeast of Klamath Falls along the Sprague River, from which it takes its name. The population of Sprague River is estimated to be between 75 and 150 persons.[citation needed]

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[edit] History

The Sprague River post office was established September 14, 1923, with Benjamin E. Wolford as the first postmaster.[1]

[edit] Economy

Sprague River has two small grocery/general merchandise stores, a gas station, a restaurant, and a flea market.

[edit] Education, churches and library

Elementary and high school students in the area are bussed to schools in Chiloquin and Bonanza.

[edit] Churches

As of 2006, three church fellowships met in the area: Sprague River Friends Community Church, Living Waters Fellowship, and The Calvary Chapel.

[edit] Library

During the 1990s, a Sprague River branch of the Klamath County Library system was established.

[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. 

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