Morrow County, Oregon
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At a glance
SummaryThe National Register of Historic Places includes 5 listed properties in the county, first listed in 1978. Most listings are in or near Heppner, Hardman, Boardman.
Summary generated automatically from the source data on this page.
Newspapers
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National Register of Historic Places
NPS NRHP4 of 5 listings mapped; some locations are restricted by NPS to protect sensitive sites.
5 listed properties
| Property | City | Listed |
|---|---|---|
| Gilliam and Bisbee Building | Heppner | 1990 |
| Hardman I.O.O.F. Lodge Hall | Hardman | 2012 |
| Heppner Hotel | Heppner | 1982 |
| Morrow County Courthouse | Heppner | 1985 |
| Oregon Trail, Wells Springs Segment | Boardman | 1978 |
Source: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places. Property links open NRHP nomination files at the National Archives.
County formation
Newberry AHCBMorrow was formed in 1885 (1885-02-16) from Umatilla, Wasco.
MORROW created from UMATILLA and WASCO.
Source: Newberry Library, Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
Population by decade
CensusMorrow County population from 1890 to 2020 (Census historical series).
| 1890 | 1900 | 1920 | 1940 | 1950 | 1960 | 1980 | 2000 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4,205 | 4,151 | 5,617 | 4,337 | 4,783 | 4,871 | 7,519 | 10,995 | 12,186 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau historical county population (Forstall 1790–1990) and public-domain / CC0 county population series through 2020.
Cemeteries & historical places
USGS GNIS17 cemeteries and 2 historical populated places (ghost towns / former settlements) recorded in USGS GNIS for this county.
Cemeteries — 17 of 17 listed
| Name |
|---|
| Desert Lawn Memorial Cemetery |
| Gooseberry Cemetery |
| Hardman Cemetery |
| Hardman IOOF Cemetery |
| Highview Cemetery |
| Irrigon Cemetery (historical) |
| Junkins Cemetery |
| Lexington Cemetery |
| Masonic Cemetery |
| Morgan Cemetery |
| Petteys Cemetery |
| Pleasant Point Cemetery |
| Rhea Creek Cemetery |
| Riverview Cemetery |
| Sand Hollow Cemetery |
| Valby Cemetery |
| Wells Spring Cemetery |
Historical populated places — 2 of 2
| Name |
|---|
| Galloway |
| Hardman |
Source: USGS Geographic Names Information System (public domain). Cemeteries from the 2021 NationalFile archive; historical places from GNIS HistoricalFeatures topical extract.
Historical markers
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