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Glenbrook was a logging town in Benton County,
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. Glenbrook lies on Alpine Road west of
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and south of Dawson. It is located at . A sawmill operated by the Alsea River Lumber Company was established at Glenbrook in 1919, and a logging railroad into the surrounding forest was constructed at this time. The town itself was built around the sawmill, and was "christened" with a large parade and barbecue in late August 1920. As of 2024, little remains of Glenbrook apart from the mill pond.


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Unincorporated communities in Benton County, Oregon Unincorporated communities in Oregon {{BentonCountyOR-geo-stub