Elgin, Oregon

Elgin is a city in Union County, Oregon, United States. The population was 1,711 at the 2010 census. The community is named after the Lady Elgin, a ship lost on Lake Michigan.

Elgin, Oregon
Elgin Opera House
Nickname: 
Jewel of the Blue Mountains
Location in Oregon
Coordinates: 45°33′53″N 117°55′17″W
CountryUnited States
StateOregon
CountyUnion
Incorporated1891
Government
  MayorS. James Johnson
  City AdministratorAlex McHaddad
Area
  Total1.01 sq mi (2.62 km2)
  Land1.01 sq mi (2.62 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
2,687 ft (819 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total1,717
  Density1,698.32/sq mi (655.78/km2)
Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific)
  Summer (DST)UTC-7 (Pacific)
ZIP code
97827
Area code541
FIPS code41-22550
GNIS feature ID2410422
Websitewww.cityofelginor.org

The city is known for the Elgin Opera House, originally dedicated in 1912.

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