Dryden, Oregon

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Dryden is an unincorporated community in Josephine County, Oregon, United States.[1] It is located in the Deer Creek Valley about five miles east of Selma.[2] As of 1990 only one house remained; the 1920 structure formerly served as the Dryden Store and post office.[3][4]

History

Dryden was named for English poet and playwright John Dryden by local pioneer J. P. Mills, who was an avid reader.[5] Dryden post office was established in 1892; it closed in 1956.[5] At one time Dryden also had a school.[4]

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