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Clem, Oregon

Clem is an unincorporated community in Gilliam County, Oregon, United States, at an elevation of 1,903 feet (580 m).[1] It was named for Clemens Augustus Danneman, who was born in Germany, came to Oregon in 1879, and owned a ranch in Gilliam County. The Clem post office was open between November 1884 and April 1937.[2][3] Clem "also was a station on the Condon branch of the Union Pacific Railroad."[2] Now, Clem is on Oregon Route 19 about 4 miles (6.4 km) southeast of Mikkalo.

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Clem, Oregon
  2. ^ a b McArthur, Lewis A.; McArthur, Lewis L. (2003) [1928]. Oregon Geographic Names (7th ed.). Portland, Oregon: Oregon Historical Society Press. p. 209. ISBN 978-0875952772.
  3. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Clem Post Office

45°25′16″N 120°12′12″W / 45.42111°N 120.20333°W / 45.42111; -120.20333


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