Wheeler County was established in February of 1899. It is 1,713 square miles. The county population on July 1, 1999, was 1,559, an increase of 163 over the 1990 census. The county seat is Fossil and the county contains large parts of the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument. For information on county government, contact the National Association of Counties Web site. Additional information is available at these pages:
Location:
Fossil Oregon
Other Oregon Counties nearby:
(Condon) Gilliam County
(Condon) Gilliam County
(Madras) Jefferson County
(Heppner) Morrow County
(Heppner) Morrow County
(Moro) Sherman County
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04/19 Coming to The Fossil area
John Scharff Migratory Bird Festival Burns OR April11-14 Enjoy witnessing the spectacular spring migration in the Harney Basin of southeast Oregon. View thousands of migratory birds, from waterfowl and songbirds to raptors and cranes.
Columbia Gorge Wine and Pear Fest Hood River OR May18-19 Start off the weekend with friends and fun featuring Columbia Gorge wineries and eateries. Highlights include entertainment, live music, wine tasting, great food, fruit exhibits with samples, and local artisans.
Gorge Blues and Brews Festival Stevenson WA June21-22 Fine collection of local craft brews and local wines, a multitude of phenomenal foods, and great blues music, while benefiting local charities in the Columbia Gorge.
Columbia Gorge Bluegrass Festival Stevenson WA June25-28 Amazing talent, workshops, instrument contests and raffle, fine craft and food vendors, a merry beer garden, and nightly dances.
Huckleberry Festival Bingen WA September6-8 Music, parade, kids games, entertainment.
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