Glenbrook, Oregon

Glenbrook was a logging town in Benton County, Oregon, United States. Glenbrook lies on Alpine Road west of Alpine and south of Dawson. It is located at 44°18′49″N 123°24′23″W / 44.31361°N 123.40639°W / 44.31361; -123.40639.

A sawmill operated by the Alsea River Lumber Company was established at Glenbrook in 1919, and a logging railroad into the surrounding forest was constructed at this time.[1] The town itself was built around the sawmill, and was "christened" with a large parade and barbecue in late August 1920.[2] As of 2024, little remains of Glenbrook apart from the mill pond.

References

  1. ^ "News from America's lumber centers". American Lumberman. Chicago, IL: The American Lumberman. October 25, 1919. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
  2. ^ "Marines raise the flag over Glenbrook town". The Weekly Gazette-Times. Corvallis, OR. September 2, 1920. Retrieved May 17, 2024.

44°18′49″N 123°24′23″W / 44.31361°N 123.40639°W / 44.31361; -123.40639


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