Enterprise, city in and county seat of Wallowa County, Oregon, United States
Enterprise is a small city in Wallowa County, Oregon, serving as the county seat. The town covers less than two square miles and features modest streets lined with shops, homes, and local businesses operating at a quiet pace.
The town was planned in 1886 and chosen as the official county seat in 1888, despite competition from Joseph and other communities. Enterprise received official recognition as a city from the state in 1889 and became the permanent seat of government.
The town was named Enterprise to reflect the community's spirit of effort and initiative. This heritage continues today through local artists, craftspeople, and bronze foundries that have made the area known for creative work.
The town has a small airport for private planes and connections to larger cities. Visitors should know that Enterprise sits on flat land and is surrounded by ranching country, with farms and pastures spreading in all directions.
A tornado swept through Wallowa County in 1968, causing major forest fires and widespread damage. The community responded with the determination that defines Enterprise, working together to rebuild what was lost.
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