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Cottage Grove, OR

Cottage Grove is a city in Lane County, Oregon, United States. It is the third largest city in Lane County. It is on Interstate 5, Oregon Route 99, and the main Willamette Valley line of the CORP railroad.

Cottage Grove post office was established in 1855 east of present-day Creswell. It was named by its first postmaster, G. C. Pearce, whose home was in an oak grove. In 1861, the office was moved to the present site of Saginaw; then in the late 1860s, to the southwesternmost part of present-day Cottage Grove, on the west bank of the Coast Fork Willamette River. When the Southern Pacific railroad was built through the area in the 1870s, Cottage Grove station was placed more than half a mile northeast of the post office, on the river's east side. This was the start of a neighborhood dispute that lasted for nearly 20 years. The people living near the post office did not want it moved to the railroad station, so a new office was established at the station with the name Lemati, a Chinook Jargon word that means "mountain". Lemati office ran from November 1893 to September 1894, but in March 1898 the Cottage Grove office was renamed Lemati and ran that way until it was permanently renamed Cottage Grove in May 1898.

The only existing covered railroad bridge west of the Mississippi River, the National Register of Historic Places-listed Chambers Railroad Bridge, is in Cottage Grove. The city restored it in 2011, reopening it on December 3.

Cottage Grove received the All-America City Award by the National Civic League in 1968 and 2004. It has been recognized as a Tree City USA by The Arbor Day Foundation for over a decade. In October 2008, it was the 17th city in the United States to be recognized as a Green Power Community.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.77 square miles (9.76 km²), of which, 3.76 square miles (9.74 km²) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km²) is water. Cottage Grove lies south of the confluence of the Row River and the Coast Fork of the Willamette River. This confluence effectively marks the southern end of the Willamette Valley.

Health and wellness are priorities in Cottage Grove, with several facilities and initiatives promoting a healthy lifestyle. The Cottage Grove Community Hospital is a key healthcare provider, offering a range of medical services to residents. The city is surrounded by natural wonders, including lakes and parks, providing ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, and water sports. The Row River Trail, a scenic path through picturesque landscapes, is popular among both locals and visitors for fitness and leisure. Yoga lovers can visit The Health Hub, which offers a variety of yoga classes that cater to different skill levels and preferences. Coiner Park, Harrison Park, and Bohemia Park offer ample space for recreational activities, including tennis, basketball, and picnic areas. Alberta Healing Arts Center provides massage therapy and holistic health services to promote relaxation and well-being.

The top sites in Cottage Grove, OR are Cottage Theatre, Chambers Railroad Bridge, and Bohemia Gold Mining Museum.

Population: 11,497 (2022). ZIP Codes: 97424, 97472. Area code: 541. Elevation: 650 ft (200 m). Area: 3.89 sq mi (10.08 km²).

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What are the demographics of Cottage Grove, OR?

Cottage Grove is a city located in Douglas County and Lane County Oregon. Cottage Grove has a 2024 population of 10,626. Cottage Grove is currently growing at a rate of 0.03% annually and its population has increased by 0.12% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,613 in 2020. According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cottage Grove was: White: 83.23%, Two or more races: 8.83%, Other race: 3.34%, Native American: 2.08%, Asian: 1.52%, Black or African American: 0.94%, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.06%

What is the history of Cottage Grove, OR?

Cottage Grove was incorporated in 1887, but the people on its east side rebelled in 1893 and founded East Cottage Grove. The Oregon State Legislature changed its name to Lemati in 1895; the train station's signboard said "Cottage Grove", and "Lemati" in smaller letters. In 1899 an act was passed that consolidated the two towns as Cottage Grove.

What is the crime rate in Cottage Grove, OR?

The crime rate in Cottage Grove is considerably higher than the national average across all communities in America from the largest to the smallest, although at 13 crimes per one thousand residents, it is not among the communities with the very highest crime rate. The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in Cottage Grove is 1 in 80. Based on FBI crime data, Cottage Grove is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to Oregon, Cottage Grove has a crime rate that is higher than 42% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Cottage Grove

Neighborhood Scout

World Population Review

Cottage Theatre

Chambers Railroad Bridge

Bohemia Gold Mining Museum.

Cottage Grove Community Hospital

Row River Trail

The Health Hub

Coiner Park

Harrison Park

Bohemia Park

Alberta Healing Arts Center

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