Thurston, Springfield, Oregon

For other places with the same name, see Thurston, Oregon.

Thurston is a neighborhood in the eastern part of Springfield, Oregon, United States on Oregon Route 126. Before being annexed by Springfield,^{[citation needed]} it was formerly an unincorporated community with its own post office.^[1][2] The earliest land claims in the Thurston area by white settlers were in 1851.^[3] A small crossroads community, including a general store and a blacksmith shop, formed at the corner of Thurston Road and 66th Street.^[3] The settlement was named for pioneer George H. Thurston, son of Samuel Thurston.^[4] Thurston post office was established in 1877.^[5] The ZIP code for Thurston post office boxes is 97482.^[6] The ZIP code for delivered mail is 97478.^{[citation needed]}

Thurston Grange Hall

Thurston Community Hall was built in 1912.^[7] It was the first building in Oregon that was constructed using curved laminated beams.^[7] Now known as the Thurston Grange Hall, it is still in use today.

See also

• Thurston High School