History of Senator Wyden's Town Hall Meetings:
- June 27, 2009 - Baker City
- March 16, 2008 - Baker City
- March 31, 2007 - Baker City
- March 18, 2006 - Baker City
- August 24, 2005 - Baker City
- November 4, 2004 - Baker City
- August 10, 2003 - Baker City
- September 4, 2002 - Baker City
- March 17, 2001 - Baker City
- August 19, 2000 - Baker City
- August 15, 1999 - Baker City
- May 30, 1998 - Baker City
- July 19, 1997 - Baker City
- August 10, 1996 - Baker City
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Baker County History and general information
Established: Sep. 22, 1862
°Baker County was established from part of Wasco County and named after Col. Edward D. Baker, a U.S. Senator from Oregon. A Union officer and close friend of President Lincoln, Colonel Baker was the only member of Congress to die in the Civil War. He was killed at Balls Bluff. Auburn, which no longer exists, was the first county seat. Baker City, which was incorporated in 1874 and which is the 17th oldest city in Oregon, became county seat in 1868.
Contact
County Seat: 1995 3rd St., Baker City 97814
Phone: 541-523-8203 (General); 541-523-8207 (County Clerk)
Fax: 541-523-8240
E-mail: tgreen@bakercounty.org
Web: www.bakercounty.org
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