Corvallis has often been called ‘The Heart of the Bitterroot Valley.’ Known for its rich background in farming, Corvallis is a village due to the fact that it has never officially been incorporated. This friendly community takes pride in its agricultural past and is much more than your typical village.

Take a step back into history at The Brooks or see how many species of birds you can find at the nearby Teller Wildlife Refuge. Don’t miss the American Legion Memorial Day Parade, which World War I veterans first organized after they returned from Europe. The community comes alive with this moving event, which honors men and women who have died in our nation’s service.

Corvallis is an unincorporated town with 859 residents at an elevation of 3,404.

History:

When Corvallis was originally settled, it was a few miles from the present site and was called Chaffinville. Elijah and Margaret Chaffin and their children and others first came to the valley in 1864 and passed the winter on a site several miles from where Corvallis is now situated. After traveling to Oregon, the Chaffins returned in 1866 and settled on land that is the present site of Corvallis. Corvallis is still unincorporated. It was platted in 1879.

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