Frenchglen, Oregon
Frenchglen, Oregon | |
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Unincorporated community | |
The historic Frenchglen Hotel | |
Frenchglen, Oregon Frenchglen, Oregon Location within the state of Oregon | |
Coordinates: 42°49′36″N 118°54′51″W / 42.82667°N 118.91417°WCoordinates: 42°49′36″N 118°54′51″W / 42.82667°N 118.91417°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Oregon |
County | Harney |
Elevation | 4,203 ft (1,281 m) |
Population | |
• Estimate (2010) | 12 |
Time zone | Pacific (UTC-8) |
• Summer (DST) | Pacific (UTC-7) |
ZIP Code | 97736 |
Area code(s) | 541 |
Frenchglen is an unincorporated community in Harney County, Oregon, United States. It is 60 miles (97 km) south of Burns on Oregon Route 205 and its population is approximately 12.
Frenchglen is near Steens Mountain and Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, and is home to the historic Frenchglen Hotel. The town has a K-8 school divided into two classes. The area is known as a haven for birdwatching.
History
The community is named after the French-Glenn Livestock Company, founded by Hugh J. Glenn and later joined by his son-in-law, Peter French. French-Glenn built its headquarters there in 1872.
External links
- Frenchglen Hotel from Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
- History of Frenchglen from Harney County Chamber of Commerce
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