Located in Linn County, Oregon, Tangent was established in 1871, when the railroad was extended through the area, its name referring to the twenty miles of straight track north and south of the town. A post office was established in 1886, but the city was not incorporated until 1973.
 
 
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Barenburg USA is headquartered in Tangent, Oregon, and is a supplier of cool-season grass seed. The central office, production and warehouse facility is highlighted, and information is presented on its research, seed production, marketing, packaging and export services.
http://www.barenbrug.com/
Central Electric Training Center
The 30,000 square-foot training center in Tangent, Oregon was established as a joint venture of the National Electrical Contractors Association and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, and serves to train the electrical industry workforce. Training schedules and application information are featured.
http://www.cjatc.org/
Established in 1871 and incorporated in 1973, the city is located in Linn County, Oregon. Its official web site includes an overview of the city, maps, election news, election results, meeting notices and council packets, minutes to council meetings, budget information, and contact data.
http://www.cityoftangent.org/
Internatonal Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 280 is based in Tangent, Oregon. General and specific information about the union is presented, including its officers and staff, various reports and announcements, policies, photographs, and schedules.
http://www.ibew280.org/
Located in Tangent, Oregon, the campus is part of the Greater Albany Public Schools, and offers an educational curriculum for students in grades kindergarten through the fifth grade. A school calendar, menus, and a bus schedule are posted.
http://www.albany.k12.or.us/tangent/