While we don't have a date for the founding of Corvallis, you might get a feel for it by knowing that the earliest mention that we've found (so far) was in a book dated 1895.
When the people of Corvallis refer to themselves (known as a demonym), they frequently use Corvallisian<3>
Corvallis is 3,480 feet [1,061 m] above sea level.<4> In other words, the altitude of Corvallis is about ¾ mile [or ~1 km] above sea level.
Time Zone: Corvallis lies in the Mountain Time Zone (MST/MDT) and observes daylight saving time
Note: If you leave Corvallis and travel west, you will leave Mountain Time and cross into the Pacific Time Zone (PST/PDT).
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Corvallis. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Corvallis.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Corvallis. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Corvallis.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Corvallis. See our Newspapers Page for Corvallis.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Corvallis ...
Looking for more information about Corvallis? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Corvallis, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Corvallis.
Adding Corvallis to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Corvallis in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Corvallis was in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
If you're interested in how the shape of Montana's counties, including Ravalli, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
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The pronunciation we've provided is our attempt to give a phonetic pronunciation for Corvallis. While it might not be exactly right, hopefully it will be close. If we have it wrong or there's a better way to pronounce the name, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
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A demonym is the name for a resident of a community which is usually derived from (or is related to) the name of that community. In other words, it's how the residents of Corvallis refer to themselves. It's important to note that there aren't any rules for taking a community's name and turning it into a demonym. A demonym is informal and while the majority of Corvallis may use one name, keep in mind that others may use something different.
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The elevation is an estimate for the area around Corvallis - it will be higher in some places and lower in others.
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ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a community (such as Corvallis). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Corvallis or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS).
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While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
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The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.