Wheeler County, County seat in central Oregon, United States
Wheeler County extends across 4,443 square kilometers of land in Oregon, containing the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument and colored hills formations.
The county received its official designation on February 17, 1899, becoming an essential part of Oregon's administrative structure during western territorial expansion.
Local communities maintain traditional gatherings in Fossil, Mitchell, and Spray, connecting residents through shared agricultural and outdoor activities throughout the seasons.
Visitors access Wheeler County through Highway 26, which connects to multiple recreational sites and provides entry points to the John Day Fossil Beds.
The county maintains one of the lowest population densities in Oregon, with less than one resident per square kilometer across its territory.
Location: Oregon
Inception: February 17, 1899
Capital city: Fossil
Shares border with: Gilliam County, Morrow County, Grant County, Crook County, Jefferson County, Wasco County
Website: http://wheelercountyoregon.com
GPS coordinates: 44.73000,-120.02000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:19
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