Persist, Oregon

Persist is a ghost town in Jackson County, in the U.S. state of Oregon.^[1]

History

Persist was named from the fact supporters of establishing a post office in the town "persisted" for over a decade until their request was granted.^[2] The post office opened in 1902, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1935.^[3]

References

Municipalities and communities of Jackson County, Oregon, United States County seat: Medford Cities Ashland Butte Falls Central Point Eagle Point Gold Hill Jacksonville Medford Phoenix Rogue River Shady Cove Talent CDPs Foots Creek Prospect Ruch Trail White City Wimer Other unincorporated communities Applegate Brownsboro Buncom Lake Creek McKee Bridge McLeod Mountain View Pinehurst Provolt Rock Point Sams Valley Starvation Heights Tolo Union Creek Ghost towns Copper Persist Sterlingville