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'''Leaburg''' is an [[unincorporated area|unincorporated]] community in [[Lane County, Oregon|Lane County]], [[Oregon]], [[United States]] located on the [[McKenzie River]] and [[Oregon Route 126]] east of [[Walterville, Oregon|Walterville]] and west of [[Vida, Oregon|Vida]].
'''Leaburg''' is an [[unincorporated area|unincorporated]] community in [[Lane County, Oregon|Lane County]], [[Oregon]], [[United States]] located on the [[McKenzie River]] and [[Oregon Route 126]] east of [[Walterville, Oregon|Walterville]] and west of [[Vida, Oregon|Vida]].


The first post office in this locale was established in 1877 and named "Leaburgh", for first postmaster Leander Cruzan.<ref name=OGN>{{cite book |last= McArthur |first= Lewis A. |authorlink= Lewis A. McArthur |coauthors= [[Lewis L. McArthur]] |title= [[Oregon Geographic Names]] |origyear= 1928 |edition= Seventh Edition |year= 2003 |publisher= [[Oregon Historical Society]] Press |location= [[Portland, Oregon|Portland]], [[Oregon]] |id= ISBN 0-87595-277-1 |pages= 568 }}</ref> At some point the spelling was changed to "Leaburg".<ref name=OGN/> On [[May 25]] [[1907]], the office was moved two miles west and the name was changed to "Deerhorn"; [[Deerhorn, Oregon|Deerhorn]] post office closed in 1913.<ref name=OGN/> A new Leaburg office was established on [[September 20]] [[1907]].<ref name=OGN/>
The first post office in this locale was established in 1877 and named "Leaburgh", for first postmaster Leander Cruzan.<ref name=OGN>{{cite book |last= McArthur |first= Lewis A. |authorlink= Lewis A. McArthur |coauthors= [[Lewis L. McArthur]] |title= [[Oregon Geographic Names]] |origyear= 1928 |edition= Seventh Edition |year= 2003 |publisher= [[Oregon Historical Society]] Press |location= [[Portland, Oregon|Portland]], [[Oregon]] |id= ISBN 0-87595-277-1 |pages= 568 }}</ref> At some point the spelling was changed to "Leaburg".<ref name=OGN/> On [[May 25]] [[1907]], the office was moved two miles (3 km) west and the name was changed to "Deerhorn"; [[Deerhorn, Oregon|Deerhorn]] post office closed in 1913.<ref name=OGN/> A new Leaburg office was established on [[September 20]] [[1907]].<ref name=OGN/>


==Hydropower project and hatchery==
==Hydropower project and hatchery==
The city of [[Eugene, Oregon|Eugene]]'s water utility, [[Eugene Water and Electric Board]] (EWEB), runs Leaburg Power Plant on the river one mile west of Leaburg.<ref name=Style>{{cite book |title= Style & Vernacular: A Guide to the Architecture of Lane County, Oregon |publisher= Western Imprints, The Press of the Oregon Historical Society |date= 1983 |page= 122 |id= ISBN 0-87595-085-X}}</ref> This is one of three EWEB [[hydropower]] projects on the river. Leaburg Dam, built in 1929 about three miles east of the community, impounds and diverts the McKenzie into the Leaburg Canal; the impoundment forms the 40-acre Leaburg Reservoir.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.eweb.org/about/community/recreation.htm |title= Recreational opportunities |publisher= Eugene Water & Electric Board |accessdate= 2008-04-26}}</ref> The canal holds the water at a higher elevation than the natural level of the river for about five miles—this allows the water to turn the power plant's turbines and generators.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://cartt.4j.lane.edu/ttr/mckenzie/ld.html |title= Exploring the McKenzie Watershed: Leaburg Dam |publisher= [[Eugene School District]] |accessdate= 2008-04-26}}</ref> Leaburg Power Plant was designed in 1929 by noted Oregon architect [[Ellis F. Lawrence]] in the [[Art Deco]] style and includes motifs from [[Greek mythology]] sculpted by [[Harry Poole Camden]].<ref name=Style/> EWEB's Lloyd Knox Water Board Park is on the south shore of the reservoir, while the [[Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife]] (ODFW) runs the Leaburg Hatchery, a [[rainbow trout]] and [[steelhead]] [[fish hatchery]], nearby.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.dfw.state.or.us/resources/visitors/leaburg_hatchery.asp |title= The ODFW Visitors' Guide: Northwest Region: Leaburg Hatchery |publisher= [[Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife]] |accessdate= 2008-04-26}}</ref>
The city of [[Eugene, Oregon|Eugene]]'s water utility, [[Eugene Water and Electric Board]] (EWEB), runs Leaburg Power Plant on the river one mile (1.6 km) west of Leaburg.<ref name=Style>{{cite book |title= Style & Vernacular: A Guide to the Architecture of Lane County, Oregon |publisher= Western Imprints, The Press of the Oregon Historical Society |date= 1983 |page= 122 |id= ISBN 0-87595-085-X}}</ref> This is one of three EWEB [[hydropower]] projects on the river. Leaburg Dam, built in 1929 about three miles (5 km) east of the community, impounds and diverts the McKenzie into the Leaburg Canal; the impoundment forms the {{convert|40|acre|m2|sing=on}} Leaburg Reservoir.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.eweb.org/about/community/recreation.htm |title= Recreational opportunities |publisher= Eugene Water & Electric Board |accessdate= 2008-04-26}}</ref> The canal holds the water at a higher elevation than the natural level of the river for about five miles (8 km)—this allows the water to turn the power plant's turbines and generators.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://cartt.4j.lane.edu/ttr/mckenzie/ld.html |title= Exploring the McKenzie Watershed: Leaburg Dam |publisher= [[Eugene School District]] |accessdate= 2008-04-26}}</ref> Leaburg Power Plant was designed in 1929 by noted Oregon architect [[Ellis F. Lawrence]] in the [[Art Deco]] style and includes motifs from [[Greek mythology]] sculpted by [[Harry Poole Camden]].<ref name=Style/> EWEB's Lloyd Knox Water Board Park is on the south shore of the reservoir, while the [[Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife]] (ODFW) runs the Leaburg Hatchery, a [[rainbow trout]] and [[steelhead]] [[fish hatchery]], nearby.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.dfw.state.or.us/resources/visitors/leaburg_hatchery.asp |title= The ODFW Visitors' Guide: Northwest Region: Leaburg Hatchery |publisher= [[Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife]] |accessdate= 2008-04-26}}</ref>


==Other hatcheries==
==Other hatcheries==
The ODFW also runs the McKenzie Salmon Hatchery about two miles east of Leaburg on the north bank of the river. This hatchery was built in 1938 and rebuilt in 1975.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.dfw.state.or.us/resources/visitors/mckenzie_hatchery.asp |title= The ODFW Visitors' Guide: Northwest Region: McKenzie Hatchery |publisher= [[Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife]] |accessdate= 2008-04-26}}</ref>
The ODFW also runs the McKenzie Salmon Hatchery about two miles (3 km) east of Leaburg on the north bank of the river. This hatchery was built in 1938 and rebuilt in 1975.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.dfw.state.or.us/resources/visitors/mckenzie_hatchery.asp |title= The ODFW Visitors' Guide: Northwest Region: McKenzie Hatchery |publisher= [[Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife]] |accessdate= 2008-04-26}}</ref>


On the north bank of the river, about four miles east of Leaburg, is the [[Old McKenzie Fish Hatchery]], which was listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]] in 1996.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.nps.gov/nr/listings/960301.htm |title= Weekly List of Actions Taken on Properties: 2/19/96 Through 2/23/96 |publisher= [[National Park Service]] |accessdate= 2008-04-06}}</ref> The hatchery raised trout and salmon from 1907 until the 1950s.<ref name=Reflections>{{cite web |url= http://mckenzie.orenews.com/visitorguide/leavida.html |title= Leaburg to Vida |publisher= ''[[McKenzie River Reflections]]'' |accessdate=2008-04-26}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url= http://members.aol.com/mcrvcofc/chamber.htm |title= McKenzie River Chamber of Commerce |accessdate= 2008-04-26}}</ref> Many original structures are on the property, including the main house, which was built in the early 1900s for the hatchery superintendent.<ref name=Reflections/> The site is under the jurisdiction of the Lane County Parks Department, and the McKenzie River Chamber of Commerce and Tourist Information Center is located there.<ref name=Reflections/>
On the north bank of the river, about four miles (6 km) east of Leaburg, is the [[Old McKenzie Fish Hatchery]], which was listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]] in 1996.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.nps.gov/nr/listings/960301.htm |title= Weekly List of Actions Taken on Properties: 2/19/96 Through 2/23/96 |publisher= [[National Park Service]] |accessdate= 2008-04-06}}</ref> The hatchery raised trout and salmon from 1907 until the 1950s.<ref name=Reflections>{{cite web |url= http://mckenzie.orenews.com/visitorguide/leavida.html |title= Leaburg to Vida |publisher= ''[[McKenzie River Reflections]]'' |accessdate=2008-04-26}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url= http://members.aol.com/mcrvcofc/chamber.htm |title= McKenzie River Chamber of Commerce |accessdate= 2008-04-26}}</ref> Many original structures are on the property, including the main house, which was built in the early 1900s for the hatchery superintendent.<ref name=Reflections/> The site is under the jurisdiction of the Lane County Parks Department, and the McKenzie River Chamber of Commerce and Tourist Information Center is located there.<ref name=Reflections/>


==References==
==References==
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Revision as of 12:40, 20 December 2008

Leaburg is an unincorporated community in Lane County, Oregon, United States located on the McKenzie River and Oregon Route 126 east of Walterville and west of Vida.

The first post office in this locale was established in 1877 and named "Leaburgh", for first postmaster Leander Cruzan.[1] At some point the spelling was changed to "Leaburg".[1] On May 25 1907, the office was moved two miles (3 km) west and the name was changed to "Deerhorn"; Deerhorn post office closed in 1913.[1] A new Leaburg office was established on September 20 1907.[1]

Hydropower project and hatchery

The city of Eugene's water utility, Eugene Water and Electric Board (EWEB), runs Leaburg Power Plant on the river one mile (1.6 km) west of Leaburg.[2] This is one of three EWEB hydropower projects on the river. Leaburg Dam, built in 1929 about three miles (5 km) east of the community, impounds and diverts the McKenzie into the Leaburg Canal; the impoundment forms the 40-acre (160,000 m2) Leaburg Reservoir.[3] The canal holds the water at a higher elevation than the natural level of the river for about five miles (8 km)—this allows the water to turn the power plant's turbines and generators.[4] Leaburg Power Plant was designed in 1929 by noted Oregon architect Ellis F. Lawrence in the Art Deco style and includes motifs from Greek mythology sculpted by Harry Poole Camden.[2] EWEB's Lloyd Knox Water Board Park is on the south shore of the reservoir, while the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) runs the Leaburg Hatchery, a rainbow trout and steelhead fish hatchery, nearby.[5]

Other hatcheries

The ODFW also runs the McKenzie Salmon Hatchery about two miles (3 km) east of Leaburg on the north bank of the river. This hatchery was built in 1938 and rebuilt in 1975.[6]

On the north bank of the river, about four miles (6 km) east of Leaburg, is the Old McKenzie Fish Hatchery, which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996.[7] The hatchery raised trout and salmon from 1907 until the 1950s.[8][9] Many original structures are on the property, including the main house, which was built in the early 1900s for the hatchery superintendent.[8] The site is under the jurisdiction of the Lane County Parks Department, and the McKenzie River Chamber of Commerce and Tourist Information Center is located there.[8]

References

  1. ^ a b c d McArthur, Lewis A. (2003) [1928]. Oregon Geographic Names (Seventh Edition ed.). Portland, Oregon: Oregon Historical Society Press. p. 568. ISBN 0-87595-277-1. {{cite book}}: |edition= has extra text (help); Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ a b Style & Vernacular: A Guide to the Architecture of Lane County, Oregon. Western Imprints, The Press of the Oregon Historical Society. 1983. p. 122. ISBN 0-87595-085-X.
  3. ^ "Recreational opportunities". Eugene Water & Electric Board. Retrieved 2008-04-26.
  4. ^ "Exploring the McKenzie Watershed: Leaburg Dam". Eugene School District. Retrieved 2008-04-26.
  5. ^ "The ODFW Visitors' Guide: Northwest Region: Leaburg Hatchery". Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. Retrieved 2008-04-26.
  6. ^ "The ODFW Visitors' Guide: Northwest Region: McKenzie Hatchery". Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. Retrieved 2008-04-26.
  7. ^ "Weekly List of Actions Taken on Properties: 2/19/96 Through 2/23/96". National Park Service. Retrieved 2008-04-06.
  8. ^ a b c "Leaburg to Vida". McKenzie River Reflections. Retrieved 2008-04-26. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  9. ^ "McKenzie River Chamber of Commerce". Retrieved 2008-04-26.

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