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Oregon, Ohio

Oregon is a city in Lucas County, Ohio, United States.
Population 19,950

Top Events in Oregon History

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1838History
The first government was Oregon Township, formed in 1838.
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1856History
In 1856 the township took ownership of two cemeteries which remain owned by the City today.
3
1921Education
The school's namesake, Cardinal Samuel Stritch, was Toledo's second Bishop, serving from 1921 to 1930.
4
1936Disaster
The Oregon Fire Department was organized in 1936 and has been growing ever since.
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1954History
In 1954 Oregon Township trustees sought to zone the area.
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1955Infrastructure
The Port of Toledo began operations on the south bank of the Maumee River in the early 1800s and developed port operations on the Maumee Bay in Oregon in 1955.
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1957Government
The annexation failed, and in 1957 there was an election for Oregon to become an incorporated city.
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1958Government
The City of Oregon adopted their Charter in 1958.
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1959Government
In 1959 voters approved an "earnings tax" now known as the municipal income tax.
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1960Government
Founded in 1960, Cardinal Stritch Catholic High School and Academy, a member of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Toledo, also resides within the city limits.

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Historical Timeline

1838History
The first government was Oregon Township, formed in 1838.
1856History
In 1856 the township took ownership of two cemeteries which remain owned by the City today.
1921Education
The school's namesake, Cardinal Samuel Stritch, was Toledo's second Bishop, serving from 1921 to 1930.
1936Disaster
The Oregon Fire Department was organized in 1936 and has been growing ever since.
1954History
In 1954 Oregon Township trustees sought to zone the area.
1955Infrastructure
The Port of Toledo began operations on the south bank of the Maumee River in the early 1800s and developed port operations on the Maumee Bay in Oregon in 1955.
1957Government
The annexation failed, and in 1957 there was an election for Oregon to become an incorporated city.
1958Government
The City of Oregon adopted their Charter in 1958.
1959Government
In 1959 voters approved an "earnings tax" now known as the municipal income tax.
1960Government
Founded in 1960, Cardinal Stritch Catholic High School and Academy, a member of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Toledo, also resides within the city limits.
1964Architecture
The water plant was constructed in 1964 and currently over 90% of the land in Oregon is serviced with waterlines.
1977Architecture
The city also has a wastewater treatment plant, constructed in 1977, with local and federal funds, which can process up to eight million gallons per day.
1978Government
The first Marco's Pizza was established in Oregon in 1978.
1997Architecture
In 1997 a major upgrade to the wastewater plant was completed.
1998Economy
Plans for an estimated $17.9 million in improvements to the water plant continued in 1998.
2000History
=== 2000 census === As of the census of 2000, there were 19,355 people, 7,708 households, and 5,318 families residing in the city.
2010History
=== 2010 census === As of the census of 2010, there were 20,291 people, 8,196 households, and 5,555 families residing in the city.
2024Disaster
In 2024, the Oregon Fire Department answered over 3,500 calls.

Did You Know?

1
Oregon is located in the state of Ohio.
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Oregon has a population of 19,950 residents.
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Located on Lake Erie, it is a suburb of Toledo lying east of the city and is home to Maumee Bay State Park.

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