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Canyon City to Durkee

<em>Canyonville</em> - The main claim to fame of Canyonville is the Seven Feathers Casino Resort of the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Indians of Oregon. We didn't stop there, just the Post Office. (10/04/21) — Canyonville - 97417
*Canyonville* - The main claim to fame of Canyonville is the Seven Feathers Casino Resort of the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Indians of Oregon. We didn't stop there, just the Post Office. (10/04/21)

<em>Carlton</em> - Okay, I promise no more pop culture references in post office captions. Well, except for this one, Lorenzo Music voiced Carlton the Doorman on the 80s sitcom Rhoda. (3/23/25) — Carlton - 97111
*Carlton* - Okay, I promise no more pop culture references in post office captions. Well, except for this one, Lorenzo Music voiced Carlton the Doorman on the 80s sitcom Rhoda. (3/23/25)

<em>Cascade Locks</em> - This one like everyone of today's Post Offices was on the opposite side of the road from the way I was travelling so a U-turn was required. (4/18/25) — Cascade Locks - 97014
*Cascade Locks* - This one like everyone of today's Post Offices was on the opposite side of the road from the way I was travelling so a U-turn was required. (4/18/25)

<em>Cave Junction</em> - The Southern Oregon hamlet of Cave Junction sprang to life during the gold rush, but it was the discovery of the Oregon Caves in 1874 that put it on the map. (10/05/21) — Cave Junction - 97523
*Cave Junction* - The Southern Oregon hamlet of Cave Junction sprang to life during the gold rush, but it was the discovery of the Oregon Caves in 1874 that put it on the map. (10/05/21)

<em>Central Point</em> - A suburb of Medford, but I'm sure the folks who live in Central Point don't see it that way. The USPS feel that way too as this building is larger (and nicer looking) than Medford's. (10/03/21) — Central Point - 97502
*Central Point* - A suburb of Medford, but I'm sure the folks who live in Central Point don't see it that way. The USPS feel that way too as this building is larger (and nicer looking) than Medford's. (10/03/21)

<em>Chemult</em> - We have passed this way a couple dozen times since we have lived in Oregon and I have no idea why we haven't popped in to take a picture of this PO until now. (0701/23) — Chemult - 97731
*Chemult* - We have passed this way a couple dozen times since we have lived in Oregon and I have no idea why we haven't popped in to take a picture of this PO until now. (0701/23)

<em>Cheshire</em> - This town was a station on the Southern Pacific Railroad line platted in 1913 and originally named Hubert. Both "Hubert" and "Cheshire" were names chosen to honor James Hubert Cheshire, a favorite child of the people in the area. (2/6/25) — Cheshire - 97419
*Cheshire* - This town was a station on the Southern Pacific Railroad line platted in 1913 and originally named Hubert. Both "Hubert" and "Cheshire" were names chosen to honor James Hubert Cheshire, a favorite child of the people in the area. (2/6/25)

<em>Chiloquin</em> - The Klamath Tribes, a confederation of three Native American tribes who traditionally inhabited Southern Oregon and Northern California: the Klamath, Modoc, and Yahooskin have their Tribal government here. (7/24/20) — Chiloquin - 97624
*Chiloquin* - The Klamath Tribes, a confederation of three Native American tribes who traditionally inhabited Southern Oregon and Northern California: the Klamath, Modoc, and Yahooskin have their Tribal government here. (7/24/20)

<em>Christmas Valley</em> - This is the largest town in this part of Oregon and was named after another dried up lake. (9/18/2023) — Christmas Valley - 97641
*Christmas Valley* - This is the largest town in this part of Oregon and was named after another dried up lake. (9/18/2023)

<em>Clackamas</em> - On the USPS website it lists this as the Clackamas Post Office. But there are two town names and zip codes on it. I'm speculating here, but maybe the Happy Valley post office stopped getting enough business to warrant a separate building. (11/17/24) — Clackamas - 97015-9594
*Clackamas* - On the USPS website it lists this as the Clackamas Post Office. But there are two town names and zip codes on it. I'm speculating here, but maybe the Happy Valley post office stopped getting enough business to warrant a separate building. (11/17/24)

<em>Clackamas DCU</em> - This is the first Detached Carrier Unit I have run into in Oregon. They were a lot more prevalent in South Carolina. (11/17/24) — Clackamas DCU - 97015-9630
*Clackamas DCU* - This is the first Detached Carrier Unit I have run into in Oregon. They were a lot more prent in South Carolina. (11/17/24)

<em>Clatskanie</em> - My day on the coast over, I headed back home on US-30 along the Columbia River. (3/22/25) — Clatskanie - 97016
*Clatskanie* - My day on the coast over, I headed back home on US-30 along the Columbia River. (3/22/25)

<em>Cloverdale</em> - While most post offices are rather drab in color, the blue here in Cloverdale rivaled the green of the GTI for saturation. (3/1/26) — Cloverdale - 97112
*Cloverdale* - While most post offices are rather drab in color, the blue here in Cloverdale rivaled the green of the GTI for saturation. (3/1/26)

<em>Colton</em> - The birthplace of Stella Nickell who was convicted of murdering her husband by poisoning him with an Excedrin laced with cyanide. She is currently serving a 90-year sentence in federal prison. (3/2/25) — Colton - 97017
*Colton* - The birthplace of Stella Nickell who was convicted of murdering her husband by poisoning him with an Excedrin laced with cyanide. She is currently serving a 90-year sentence in federal prison. (3/2/25)

<em>Columbia City</em> - A cute little Post Office in a building that probably started life as a single family home. (11/03/24) — Columbia City - 97018
*Columbia City* - A cute little Post Office in a building that probably started life as a single family home. (11/03/24)

<em>Condon</em> This was my first post office for the day, and now 9 hours later I don't remember anything about the town. (9/1/25) — Condon - 97823
*Condon* This was my first post office for the day, and now 9 hours later I don't remember anything about the town. (9/1/25)

<em>Corbett</em> - Taking the new Miata out on a shakedown cruise along Historic US-30 along the Columbia River I passed this little Post Office heading east. On the way back I stopped in. (9/29/24) — Corbett - 97019
*Corbett* - Taking the new Miata out on a shakedown cruise along Historic US-30 along the Columbia River I passed this little Post Office heading east. On the way back I stopped in. (9/29/24)

<em>Cornelius</em> - All I could think on the way here was Roddy McDowall played him in the first two Planet of the Apes movies. (3/23/25 — Cornelius - 97113
*Cornelius* - All I could think on the way here was Roddy McDowall played him in the first two Planet of the Apes movies. (3/23/25

<em>Corvallis</em> - Corvallis is the home of Oregon State University and its Beaver sports teams, who because of the smaller enrollment usually fall to the Ducks of the larger University of Oregon. (2/18/25) — Corvallis - 97333
*Corvallis* - Corvallis is the home of Oregon State University and its Beaver sports teams, who because of the smaller enrollment usually fall to the Ducks of the larger University of Oregon. (2/18/25)

<em>Cottage Grove</em> - This Post Office was the second of the day where one shot was all I got at it. Moments later a large yellow Nissan pickup with matching camper shell parked right next to me. (8/25/25) — Cottage Grove - 97424
*Cottage Grove* - This Post Office was the second of the day where one shot was all I got at it. Moments later a large yellow Nissan pickup with matching camper shell parked right next to me. (8/25/25)

<em>Crabtree</em> - The Postmaster and his human assistant place some new stuff on the community bulletin board. (2/19/25) — Crabtree - 97335
*Crabtree* - The Postmaster and his human assistant place some new stuff on the community bulletin board. (2/19/25)

<em>Crater Lake</em> - I was lucky to get this close to the building that houses the park's post office. The National Park was hopping on a summer Sunday. (8/24/25) — Crater Lake - 97604
*Crater Lake* - I was lucky to get this close to the building that houses the park's post office. The National Park was hopping on a summer Sunday. (8/24/25)

<em>Crawfordsville</em> - I took a picture of the Earnest Covered bridge that is between Marcola and Crawfordsville. Little did I know Crawfordsville had a covered bridge of its own. Maybe I'll seek it out next time I'm this way. (2/19/25) — Crawfordsville - 97336
*Crawfordsville* - I took a picture of the Earnest Covered bridge that is between Marcola and Crawfordsville. Little did I know Crawfordsville had a covered bridge of its own. Maybe I'll seek it out next time I'm this way. (2/19/25)

<em>Crescent</em> - This cute little building was just on block of US97. From here we were going to drive a road parallel to 97 a mile and a half to the Gilchrist P.O., but that road turned to gravel after one block. (07/01/22) — Crescent - 97733
*Crescent* - This cute little building was just on block of US97. From here we were going to drive a road parallel to 97 a mile and a half to the Gilchrist P.O., but that road turned to gravel after one block. (07/01/22)

<em>Creswell</em> - Home of Mark Few, the head coach for the Gonzaga Bulldogs men's basketball team, which Jimmy Kimmel swears is a made-up college that doesn't exist. (9/21/25) — Creswell - 97426
*Creswell* - Home of Mark Few, the head coach for the Gonzaga Bulldogs men's basketball team, which Jimmy Kimmel swears is a made-up college that doesn't exist. (9/21/25)

<em>Culver</em> - This one wasn't on my handmade list to look for on this trip, but Donna found it on the GPS and it was only a mile or so off US97, so we popped in to take a photo. (07/06/22) — Culver - 97734
*Culver* - This one wasn't on my handmade list to look for on this trip, but Donna found it on the GPS and it was only a mile or so off US97, so we popped in to take a photo. (07/06/22)

<em>Dallas</em> - Unlike Scio & Monmouth, I'm betting the founders of this town didn't name it after where they came from. Folks from Dallas, TX, weren't moving here in the 1840s. (7/12/25) — Dallas - 97338
*Dallas* - Unlike Scio & Monmouth, I'm betting the founders of this town didn't name it after where they came from. Folks from Dallas, TX, weren't moving here in the 1840s. (7/12/25)

<em>Days Creek</em> - Small town Oregon, you just leave the door to your truck open as you go in to get your mail. (8/25/25) — Days Creek - 97429
*Days Creek* - Small town Oregon, you just leave the door to your truck open as you go in to get your mail. (8/25/25)

<em>Dayton</em> - Recognized as the first city in Oregon to earn national historic designation, Dayton’s charming downtown invites walkable exploration, offering a glimpse into the region’s storied past. (4/13/25) — Dayton - 97114
*Dayton* - Recognized as the first city in Oregon to earn national historic designation, Dayton’s charming downtown invites walkable exploration, offering a glimpse into the region’s storied past. (4/13/25)

<em>Dayville</em> The town was named for the John Day River, but what really caught my eye on the Wikipedia page was that the mayor was listed as Peter Bogardus... (9/2/25) — Dayville - 97825
*Dayville* The town was named for the John Day River, but what really caught my eye on the Wikipedia page was that the mayor was listed as Peter Bogardus... (9/2/25)

<em>Depoe Bay</em> - Somehow I expected Depoe Bay to have a grander post office building. (3/1/26) — Depoe Bay - 97341
*Depoe Bay* - Somehow I expected Depoe Bay to have a grander post office building. (3/1/26)

<em>Detroit</em> - I tried to out wait the the person in the black SUV, but after about 5 minutes I took the picture. (4/6/25) — Detroit - 97342
*Detroit* - I tried to out wait the the person in the black SUV, but after about 5 minutes I took the picture. (4/6/25)

<em>Dexter</em> - The only legal parking for this post office was behind that hedge right behind the Miata which would have made seeing the car impossible. (3/29/25) — Dexter - 97431
*Dexter* - The only legal parking for this post office was behind that hedge right behind the Miata which would have made seeing the car impossible. (3/29/25)

<em>Diamond Lake</em> - This was neither an unincorporated community or a census-designated place it was a resort on a lake with a small window inside containing an equally small post office. (9/8/2023) — Diamond Lake - 97731
*Diamond Lake* - This was neither an unincorporated community or a census-designated place it was a resort on a lake with a small window inside containing an equally small post office. (9/8/2023)

<em>Dillard</em> - A very unbusy P.O. allowed us to pull in to the drop box lane and pose for photos. (10/04/21) — Dillard - 97432
*Dillard* - A very unbusy P.O. allowed us to pull in to the drop box lane and pose for photos. (10/04/21)

<em>Donald</em> - This town of around a thousand people must all sleep in on Sundays until it was time to go to church because there was no a soul stirring at 10 minutes to nine in the morning. (12/8/24) — Donald - 97020
*Donald* - This town of around a thousand people must all sleep in on Sundays until it was time to go to church because there was no a soul stirring at 10 minutes to nine in the morning. (12/8/24)

<em>Dorena</em> - The town was named by combining the first names of Dora Burnette and Lorena Martin, according to Wikipedia, with no further information. (9/21/25) — Dorena - 97434
*Dorena* - The town was named by combining the first names of Dora Burnette and Lorena Martin, according to Wikipedia, with no further information. (9/21/25)

<em>Drain</em> - The town gets its name from the its founder and politician Charles J. Drain, who donated 60 acres of nearby land to the Oregon and California Railroad in 1871. (8/25/25) — Drain - 97435
*Drain* - The town gets its name from the its founder and politician Charles J. Drain, who donated 60 acres of nearby land to the Oregon and California Railroad in 1871. (8/25/25)

<em>Dufur</em> - What separates this little town from most of the other small towns in northern Oregon is the Balch Hotel. It was built in 1907 by Charles Balch, a local land owner and businessman. The hotel has changed hands a number of times over the years, but it has remained in continuous use to this day. (07/06/22) — Dufur - 97021
*Dufur* - What separates this little town from most of the other small towns in northern Oregon is the Balch Hotel. It was built in 1907 by Charles Balch, a local land owner and businessman. The hotel has changed hands a number of times over the years, but it has remained in continuous use to this day. (07/06/22)

<em>Dundee</em> - William Reid, a Scottish immigrant, arrived in 1874 and played a key role in developing the Oregonian Railway here.
The town was named after Dundee, Scotland, Reid's birthplace. (4/13/25) — Dundee - 97115
*Dundee* - William Reid, a Scottish immigrant, arrived in 1874 and played a key role in developing the Oregonian Railway here. The town was named after Dundee, Scotland, Reid's birthplace. (4/13/25)

<em>Durkee</em> - Durkee is known as the site of Oregon's only cement plant. (12/8/25) — Durkee - 97905
*Durkee* - Durkee is known as the site of Oregon's only cement plant. (12/8/25)

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