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Pistol River (Tolowa: chvt-ler’sh-chvn-dvn taa-ghii~-li~’ ) is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Curry County, Oregon, United States. As of the 2010 census it had a population of 84.〔(【引用サイトリンク】 title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Pistol River CDP, Oregon )〕 It is located near the Pistol River and the Pistol River State Scenic Viewpoint, just to the east of U.S. Route 101. The community of Pistol River takes its name from the stream that flows past it. 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 the Pistol River since then. The Pistol River post office was established in 1927.〔(【引用サイトリンク】publisher= Oregon Parks and Recreation Department )〕 The Pistol River area is known for its windsurfing, with the national championships having been held there several times.〔 Pistol River has a concert association that has hosted a monthly concert, often featuring nationally known acts, since 1982.〔(【引用サイトリンク】url= http://www.pistolriver.com/ )〕 ==References== 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア(Wikipedia)』 ■ウィキペディアで「Pistol River, Oregon」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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