Pistol River, Oregon

Pistol River is an unincorporated community in Curry County, Oregon, United States. It is located near the Pistol River and the Pistol River State Scenic Viewpoint, just off U.S. Route 101.

The community of Pistol River takes its name from the stream of the same name. James Mace, a militia soldier, lost a pistol in the river in 1853, during a skirmish of the Rogue River Wars, and it has been known as Pistol River since then. The Pistol River post office was established in 1927.cite book
last = McArthur
first = Lewis A.
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title = Oregon Geographic Names
origyear = 1928
edition = Seventh Edition
year = 2003
publisher = Oregon Historical Society Press
location = Portland, Oregon
id = ISBN 0-87595-277-1
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The Pistol River area is known for its windsurfing, with the national championships having been held there three years in a row.cite web
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title = Pistol River, Oregon, 1996
work = Photo of the Day, November 5, 2005
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Pistol River has a concert association that has hosted a monthly concert, often featuring nationally known acts, since 1982.cite web
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* [http://photos.salemhistory.org/cdm4/item_viewer.php?CISOROOT=/orarc&CISOPTR=2124&REC=1 Photo of a historic marker from Salem Public Library] describing the Battle of Pistol River that took place during the Rogue River Wars