Oregon City, California

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The historic schoolhouse, built in 1872

The Hengy post office operated from 1894 to 1900 and from 1901 to 1902; it was named after the first postmaster, Jessie Hengy.[1] The Bloomingdale post office operated from 1902 to 1905.[1]

The site of the camp is now a California Historical Landmark.[3]

The Oregon City Covered Bridge, also known as the Castleberry Covered Bridge, is located near Oregon City.

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