Rome, Oregon
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Rome is the name of an unincorporated community in Malheur County, Oregon, United States.
According to Oregon Geographic Names, it was named for some peculiar geologic formations that suggested the ruined temples of Rome, Italy. Its post office was established in 1909.
[edit] Marion County
At one time there was also a community named "Rome" in Marion County, near Woodburn. It had its own post office from 1851–1852.
[edit] External links
- Historic photo of Rome, Oregon from Salem Public Library
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- Satellite image from Google Maps, Windows Live Local, WikiMapia
- Topographic map from TopoZone
- Aerial image or topographic map from TerraServer-USA
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