Morrow County, Administrative county in northeastern Oregon, United States
Description
Morrow County is an administrative county in northeastern Oregon with diverse terrain spanning around 2,049 square miles. The area encompasses farmland, the Blue Mountains, and extends along the Columbia River with two natural gas power plants at the Port of Morrow.
History
The county was established in 1884 and named after Jackson L. Morrow, a state legislator who championed its formation from portions of Umatilla County. This founding marked the establishment of a new administrative unit in the state's development.
Culture
The county seat of Heppner displays buildings from the 19th century that reflect the early settlement heritage of the region. This architecture shapes the streetscape and tells the story of initial settlement through its preserved facades and layouts.
Practical
Visitors can explore the rural landscape and observe the region's economic focuses such as wheat production and power generation in action. The best time to explore is during the growing season when agricultural activity is most visible.
Did you know?
The county is home to multiple large data centers built in recent years that have reshaped the economy of this historically agricultural region. This growth in the technology sector stands in sharp contrast to the area's traditional farming identity.
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McNary Dam
61.2 km
Cottonwood Canyon State Park
70.8 km
Hat Rock State Park
63.5 km
Lake Wallula
61.3 km
Umatilla Bridge
59.5 km
Umatilla National Wildlife Refuge
53.5 km
McKay Reservoir
63.6 km
Cold Springs National Wildlife Refuge
59.3 km
McKay Creek National Wildlife Refuge
63.9 km
Dyer State Wayside
58.5 km
Bridge Creek Wildlife Area
64.5 km
Battle Mountain Forest State Scenic Corridor
49.6 km
Ukiah–Dale Forest State Scenic Corridor
57.2 km
Pendleton Round-Up and Happy Canyon Hall of Fame
66.3 km
Pendleton Center for the Arts
67.2 km
St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church
45.8 km
John F. Kilkenny United States Post Office and Courthouse
67.1 km
Morrow County Courthouse
7.6 km
Echo Methodist Church
46.3 km
James H. and Cynthia Koontz House
46.5 km
Bank of Echo Building
46.3 km
S. B. Barker Building
52.4 km
Fossil Public School
68.7 km
Silas A. Rice Log House
51.7 km
Heppner Library-Museum
7.2 km
Echo City Hall
46.2 km
Pendleton Underground Tours Gift Shop
67.1 km
Centre Theatre
67.2 km
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