La Grande, County seat in Union County, Oregon, United States.
La Grande stands at 849 meters elevation in the Grande Ronde Valley, surrounded by the Blue Mountains and Elkhorn Mountains to the north.
The city began as a settlement in 1861 when Benjamin Brown established residence, leading to its incorporation in 1865 as an agricultural center.
Eastern Oregon University shapes the educational landscape of La Grande with over 3,000 students participating in academic programs and community activities.
The Cook Memorial Library provides residents with educational resources, while Interstate 84 and US Route 30 connect the city to major destinations.
The local sugar factory processed sugar beets using materials from Native American communities, representing early industrial cooperation between different populations.
Location: Union County
Inception: 1861
Elevation above the sea: 849 m
Website: http://www.ci.la-grande.or.us
Website: http://ci.la-grande.or.us
GPS coordinates: 45.32722,-118.09333
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:53
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