Marcola, Oregon


Marcola is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Lane County, Oregon, United States. The community is located on the Mohawk River northeast of Springfield.

History

The post office at this location was established in 1876 and originally called "Isabel" for early settler Isabel Applegate. In 1899-1900, a railroad was built through the Mohawk [Valley (Oregon)|Mohawk Valley] and a station named Marcola was established near the post office. Marcola was a name made up to honor Mary Cole, the wife of the town's founder, Columbus Cole. In 1901, the post office name was changed to agree with the name of the station.
The 1938 National Register of Historic Places-listed Earnest Bridge, a covered bridge in the Marcola area, was featured in the 1965 James Stewart film Shenandoah.

Education

Most of Marcola CDP is in the Marcola School District, which operates Mohawk [High School (Marcola, Oregon)|Mohawk High School].
Portions are in the Springfield [School District 19].
Lane County is in the Lane Community College district.

Notable people