What is the history of Raleigh Hills, Oregon?

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According to Oregon Geographic Names, Raleigh Hills was named after Raleigh Robinson, a resident of the neighborhood. A post office named Raleigh was established in the area April 1892, and was closed twelve years later. Southern Pacific's Red Electric Line had a stop in Raleigh from 1914 until the line ceased operation in 1930. A Raleigh Hills branch of the Portland post office was opened in 1968. In a plan agreed to by the county and Beaverton, Raleigh Hills is scheduled for annexation by Beaverton by the year 2010. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raleigh_Hills%2C_Oregon

According to Oregon Geographic Names, Raleigh Hills was named after Raleigh Robinson, a resident of the neighborhood. A post office named Raleigh was established in the area April 1892, and was closed twelve years later. Southern Pacific's Red Electric Line had a stop in Raleigh from 1914 until the line ceased operation in 1930. A Raleigh Hills branch of the Portland post office was opened in 1968. In a plan agreed to by the county and Beaverton, Raleigh Hills is scheduled for annexation by Beaverton by the year 2010. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raleigh_Hills%2C_Oregon

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