Sherman County, County seat in north-central Oregon, United States
Description
Sherman County is an administrative division in north-central Oregon that spreads across high plateaus nestled between the Deschutes and John Day Rivers. The landscape consists mainly of open farmland and fields that extend northward toward the Columbia River.
History
The county was separated from Wasco County in 1889 and developed into an agricultural region with Moro serving as its administrative center. This establishment gave the local population an independent governmental structure.
Culture
The Sherman County School system unites students from kindergarten through high school, creating connections among regional farming communities.
Practical
The region has direct access to Interstate 84 and Highway 97, which simplifies travel routes between Portland and central Oregon. Good road connections allow visitors to explore the landscape and small towns with ease.
Did you know?
The region receives only about 11 inches of rain per year and ranks among Oregon's driest areas for wheat farming. These dry conditions shape the visible landscape and make agriculture a remarkable achievement here.
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