| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| State | Oregon |
| County | Baker |
| Time zone | Pacific (PST) (UTC-8) |
| Time zone (DST) | PDT (UTC-7) |
| Elevation | 2930 ft |
| Coordinates | 44.905°N 117.145°W |
| ZIP code | 97834 |
| Area codes | 458 and 541 |
Jimtown is an unincorporated community in Baker County, Oregon, United States.[1] It is about two miles northwest of Halfway, on Oregon Route 413.[2]
Jimtown was originally named Langrell, after early resident Richard T. Langrell, a sawmill owner who opened a store in the community in 1904.[3] In 1910 Langrell sold the store to James H. Chandler, who ran it until 1916.[3] He is the "Jim" for whom the town was renamed.[3] Jimtown became the official name in a 1987 United States Board on Geographic Names decision.[1]
References
- ^ 1144820. Retrieved 2010-12-22.
- ^ Oregon Atlas & Gazetteer. 7th ed. Yarmouth, Maine: DeLorme. 2008. ISBN 0-89933-347-8.
- ^ p. 511-512, 560.
External links
- Historic images of Jimtown from Baker County Library