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Selma, Oregon
Selma, Oregon is located in Oregon
Selma, Oregon
Selma, Oregon
Location in Oregon
Selma, Oregon is located in the United States
Selma, Oregon
Selma, Oregon
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Oregon
County Josephine
Area
 • Total 6.46 sq mi (16.73 km2)
 • Land 6.46 sq mi (16.73 km2)
 • Water 0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation
1,325 ft (404 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total 695
 • Density 107.59/sq mi (41.54/km2)
Time zone UTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP code
97538
Area code(s) 541 and 458
FIPS code 41-66150
GNIS feature ID 1149227

Selma is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Josephine County, Oregon, United States. As of the 2010 census it had a population of 695. It is located in the ZIP code of 97538.

Notable residents

Actor John Wayne used to visit the Deer Creek Ranch one mile west of Selma; it is now the Deer Creek Center for Field Research and Education. He grew fond of the area after filming Rooster Cogburn along the Rogue River. Also from Selma is Kristy Lee Cook, who came in 7th place on American Idol season 7.

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Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Selma (Oregón) para niños

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