Black Butte was anunincorporated community inLane County,Oregon, United States.[1] It was located near Black Butte, a dark-colored mountain at the headwaters of theCoast Fork Willamette River, about 20 miles south ofCottage Grove, at the confluence ofGaroutte Creek and theLittle River.[2][3] TheBlack Butte Mine, which operated from the 1890s to the 1960s, was one of the largestmercury mines in the state.[4][5] Mercury contamination from abandonedmine tailings continues to be a health concern in the area, including mercury-contaminated runoff from Furnace Creek that has made its way toCottage Grove Lake.[5]
The post office at Black Butte was originally named Harris, after William Harris, the first postmaster.[3] Harris post office was established in 1898, and the name changed toBlackbutte in 1901.[3][6] The office ran until 1957.[3] At one time there was a Black Butte School; in 1932 the Black Butte School District was consolidated with theLondon School District.[7]
43°34′09″N123°04′39″W / 43.5692872°N 123.0775721°W /43.5692872; -123.0775721
Municipalities and communities ofLane County, Oregon,United States | ||
|---|---|---|
| Cities |  | |
| CDPs | ||
| Other communities |
| |
| Ghost towns | ||
| Indian reservation | ||
| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
 | ThisLane County,Oregon state location article is astub. You can help Wikipedia byexpanding it. |