Jefferson County, Administrative division in central Oregon, United States
Description
Jefferson County is an administrative division in central Oregon that spans varied terrain from mountain ranges to high desert. The county seat, Madras, serves as the main population center and administrative hub for the region.
History
The county was established in 1914 and took its name from the nearby Mount Jefferson, which honors President Thomas Jefferson. This naming reflected regional connections to American founding principles during the early 20th century.
Culture
Local departments manage multiple community services, including libraries, public health facilities, and educational programs across the jurisdiction.
Practical
Visitors can find government offices and public services centered in Madras, where most administrative functions are based. The county is best explored by car due to its spread-out landscape and rural nature.
Did you know?
The county is known for growing specialized seeds, particularly carrot and grass seed crops that supply the nation. This agricultural focus makes it an important regional producer in the seed industry.
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Smith Rock State Park
27.9 km
Mount Jefferson
44.5 km
Lake Billy Chinook
9.6 km
Three Fingered Jack
49.5 km
The Cove Palisades State Park
2.4 km
Mount Jefferson Wilderness
44.4 km
Crooked River High Bridge
24.3 km
Blue Lake Crater
47.2 km
Peter Skene Ogden State Scenic Viewpoint
24.4 km
Olallie Butte
47.4 km
Elliott Corbett Memorial State Recreation Site
47.4 km
Crooked River Railroad Bridge
24.4 km
Pelton Dam
9.8 km
Crooked River Gorge
21.2 km
Mill Creek Wilderness
58.9 km
Rex T. Barber Veterans Memorial Bridge
24.2 km
Milton Odem House
37.8 km
The Museum at Warm Springs
17.3 km
First Presbyterian Church of Redmond
37.5 km
Grizzly Mountain
29.8 km
Camp Sherman Community Hall
37 km
Olallie Lake Guard Station
48.8 km
Jefferson Park Glacier
45.2 km
Whitewater Glacier
43.9 km
Lamonta Compound
45.5 km
Max and Ollie Lueddemann House
10.1 km
Pilot Butte Canal Downtown Redmond Segment
36 km
Stein's Pillar
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