Clem, Oregon
Clem is an unincorporated community in Gilliam County, Oregon, United States, at an elevation of 1,903 feet (580 m).[1] It was named for Clemens Augustus Danneman, who was born in Germany, came to Oregon in 1879, and owned a ranch in Gilliam County. The Clem post office was open between November 1884 and April 1937.[2][3] Clem "also was a station on the Condon branch of the Union Pacific Railroad."[2] Now, Clem is on Oregon Route 19 about 4 miles (6.4 km) southeast of Mikkalo. As of November 2021, the population is seven people and one cow.
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Clem, Oregon
- McArthur, Lewis A.; McArthur, Lewis L. (2003) [1928]. Oregon Geographic Names (7th ed.). Portland, Oregon: Oregon Historical Society Press. p. 209. ISBN 978-0875952772.
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Clem Post Office
Municipalities and communities of Gilliam County, Oregon, United States | ||
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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