North Tabor As A Name


By Cathy - Posted on 28 June 2008

Our neighborhood was formed by geologic activity from Mount Tabor. We are on the slope of a dormant volcano. The Laurelhurst Neighborhood was also more than likely shaped by volcanic activity from Tabor. This history happened way before neighborhoods were platted. North Tabor would be a fine name for the NE 60th & Glisan MAX station.
Here's an interesting article on the history of the area: http://www.mttaborpdx.org/history_early_years.html From the article: At one time, the Mt. Tabor area included all of the area east of 20th Ave. as far as Russellville (SE 102nd & Stark) and between Sullivan’s Gulch (Banfield Freeway) and Section Line Road (SE Division) on the south.




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