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Toledo OregonWith its roots as a logging mecca, Toledo is also becoming a cultural and recreational destination. |
Nestled among forested hills along the Yaquina River, Toledo is found 7 miles east of Newport and the Pacific Ocean via Highway 20.
Main Street is Americana, accented by creations from a community of artists and craftsmen. Browse through locally owned antique shops, galleries and stores, where you'll find a bounty of goods and services.
Toledo is positioned on the homestead of John Graham, a pioneer resident, who immigrated from Ohio. When the post office was establish in 1868, Joseph D. Graham, a son, named the settlement Toledo for missing Ohio. Toledo's post office was established on July 14, 1868, with William Mackey as postmaster. Toledo was designated the county seat when Lincoln County was created in 1893. In 1952, the courthouse was moved to Newport.
The lingering vitality of the logging era compliments a friendly, hometown feeling that gives Toledo its unique character.
There is also a Toledo, Illinois.
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Reviewed By: hungryman, 09/07/2006 06:06:28 AM
