Alma, Oregon

Alma is a former unincorporated community. It was the location of a work camp for the county Department of Corrections in Lane [County, Oregon|Lane County], Oregon, United States until 2008. The camp was purchased by a non-profit called Veterans Legacy Oregon to create a residential facility treatment site for veterans. Alma is located on Siuslaw River Road near the Siuslaw River, west-southwest of Eugene.

History

Alma was named in 1886 for a local woman. A post office was established at Alma in 1888, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1933.