Lakewood, Oregon

Lakewood, Oregon
Lakewood, Oregon is located in Oregon
Lakewood, Oregon
Lakewood, Oregon
Location within Oregon
Lakewood, Oregon is located in the United States
Lakewood, Oregon
Lakewood, Oregon
Location within the United States
Coordinates: 45°24′46″N 122°39′58″W / 45.41278°N 122.66611°W / 45.41278; -122.66611
CountryUnited States
StateOregon
CountyClackamas
Elevation154 ft (47 m)
Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP code
97034
Area codes503 and 971
GNIS feature ID1135950[1]

Lakewood is an unincorporated community and neighborhood in the city of lake Oswego. Located in Clackamas County, Oregon, United States.[1]

History

In 1928 Lakewood bay was created after the marsh, named the “Duck Pond” by locals, was flooded by the Ladd Estate Company; Increasing the number of available shoreline properties.

A city ordinance was proposed to fine anyone who might refer to Lakewood Bay by its former name.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lakewood, Oregon
  2. ↑ Colver, Marylou. "A Pictorial History of Lake Oswego's Neighborhoods" (PDF). Building Blocks: 11 – via Lake Oswego Preservation Society.