Pistol River, Oregon

This article is about the community in Oregon. For the nearby stream, see Pistol River.
Pistol River, Oregon
Census-designated place
Pistol River

Location within the state of Oregon

Coordinates: 42°16′38″N 124°23′37″W / 42.27722°N 124.39361°WCoordinates: 42°16′38″N 124°23′37″W / 42.27722°N 124.39361°W
Country United States
State Oregon
County Curry
Area
 • Total 0.59 sq mi (1.53 km2)
 • Land 0.59 sq mi (1.53 km2)
 • Water 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation 21 ft (6 m)
Population (2010)
 • Total 84
 • Density 142/sq mi (55.0/km2)
Time zone Pacific (PST) (UTC-8)
 • Summer (DST) PDT (UTC-7)
ZIP code 97444
Area code(s) 458 and 541
FIPS code 41-58050
GNIS feature ID 1147776

Pistol River (Tolowa: chvt-ler’sh-chvn-dvn taa-ghii~-li~’ [1]) is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Curry County, Oregon, United States. As of the 2010 census it had a population of 84.[2] It is located near the Pistol River and the Pistol River State Scenic Viewpoint, just to the east of U.S. Route 101.

The community of Pistol River takes its name from the stream that flows past it. 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 the Pistol River since then. The Pistol River post office was established in 1927.[3][4]

The Pistol River area is known for its windsurfing, with the national championships having been held there several times.[4]

Pistol River has a concert association that has hosted a monthly concert, often featuring nationally known acts, since 1982.[5]

References

  1. ↑ "Siletz Talking Dictionary". Retrieved 2012-06-04.
  2. ↑ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Pistol River CDP, Oregon". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Retrieved March 10, 2015.
  3. ↑ McArthur, Lewis A.; McArthur, Lewis L. (2003) [First published 1928]. Oregon Geographic Names (7th ed.). Portland, Oregon: Oregon Historical Society Press. p. 767. ISBN 9780875952772. OCLC 53075956.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Pistol River State Scenic Viewpoint". Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. Retrieved 2006-11-13.
  5. ↑ "Pistol River Concert Association". Retrieved 2006-11-13.

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