History of Senator Wyden's Wheeler County
Town Hall Meetings:
- May 12, 2007 - Fossil
- January 3, 2006 - Fossil
- May 7, 2005 - Fossil
- November 5, 2004 - Fossil
- January 2, 2003 - Fossil
- January 5, 2002 - Fossil
- January 6, 2001 - Fossil
- January 8, 2000 - Fossil
- January 9, 1999 - Fossil
- January 4, 1998 - Fossil
- January 11, 1997 - Fossil
- February 17, 1996 - Fossil
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Wheeler County History and General Information
Established: Feb. 17, 1899
"County Quick Facts" (from U.S. Census Bureau)
County Map (from ODOT)
Wheeler County was formed by the Oregon Legislature in 1899 from parts of Grant, Gilliam and Crook counties and was named for Henry H. Wheeler, who operated the first mail stage line from The Dalles to Canyon City. The new county consisted of 1,656 square miles with an estimated 46 townships, a population of 1,600 and taxable property worth one million dollars.
Contact
County Seat: Courthouse, 701 Adams St., Fossil 97830
Phone: 541-763-2400 (General); 541-763-3460 (Court Administrator)
Fax: 541-763-2026
E-mail: bsitton@ncesd.k12.or.us
Web: www.wheelercounty-oregon.com/ |
