Madras, Oregon

Madras is a city located in Jefferson County, Oregon. Originally called The Basin after the circular valley the city is located in, Madras reportedly was named in 1903 for the cotton fabric, and not the former name of a city in India. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 5,078. It is the county seat of Jefferson County{{GR|6}}.

History

Madras was incorporated as a city in 1910. A U.S. Army Air Corp base was built nearby during the Second World War.

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U.S. Army - Second World War

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The Hollywood actor River Phoenix was born in Madras.

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Hollywood - River Phoenix

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