Agness, Oregon facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Agness, Oregon
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A footbridge at Agness over the Rogue River, circa 1927
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 Agness, Oregon
Location in Oregon
Agness, Oregon
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Curry |
| Elevation | 207 ft (63 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP codes |
97406
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| Area codes | 541, 458 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1137035 |
Agness is a small community in Curry County, Oregon, United States. It's not an official city, but rather an unincorporated community. This means it doesn't have its own local government like a city does.
Agness is special because it's located near where two amazing rivers meet. These are the Lower Rogue and the Illinois. Both are known as "Wild and Scenic" rivers, meaning they are protected for their natural beauty.
The Agness post office first opened on October 16, 1897. The community was named after Agnes, who was the daughter of the very first postmaster. Interestingly, her name was misspelled when the town was officially named! The Agness area is a popular spot for people who love to go fishing and hiking. It's also located within the Rogue River–Siskiyou National Forest.
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Unique Mail Boat Service
Agness is served by something very unique: one of only two rural mail boat routes still operating in the United States. The other one is in eastern Oregon along the Snake River. This special mail boat travels along the Rogue River, carrying mail and supplies between Gold Beach and Agness. It's a cool way to get mail!
Fun Things to Do in Agness
There are several interesting places to visit around Agness.
- The Rogue River Ranch, located east of Agness, is a historic site. It's listed on the National Register of Historic Places, which means it's important for its history.
- Lucas Lodge in Agness is also a historic spot. Both the ranch and the lodge are part of Oregon's historic sites database.
- You can also visit the Agness-Illahe Museum. It's open from May through September, offering a peek into the area's past.
Much of Agness's economy relies on visitors and tourism. You'll find several lodges, hotels, restaurants, and camping sites here. Many of these places welcome guests who arrive on large jet boats. These boats, like those from Jerry's Rogue Jets, can carry up to 50 passengers. They travel from Gold Beach to different spots in the Rogue Valley, including historic Lucas Lodge, Singing Springs Resort, Cougar Lane Restaurant, and Agness RV Park.
Weather in Agness
Agness has a type of weather called a "warm-summer Mediterranean climate." This means it has warm, dry summers. The temperatures don't usually get extremely hot. Winters are generally mild and wet.
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 67 (19) |
76 (24) |
86 (30) |
94 (34) |
99 (37) |
111 (44) |
112 (44) |
109 (43) |
111 (44) |
99 (37) |
75 (24) |
67 (19) |
112 (44) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 50.1 (10.1) |
54.3 (12.4) |
59.2 (15.1) |
64.3 (17.9) |
71.3 (21.8) |
78.2 (25.7) |
86.3 (30.2) |
87.2 (30.7) |
82.5 (28.1) |
69.4 (20.8) |
54.5 (12.5) |
48.4 (9.1) |
67.1 (19.5) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 36.3 (2.4) |
36.6 (2.6) |
38.3 (3.5) |
39.9 (4.4) |
44.5 (6.9) |
49.2 (9.6) |
52.9 (11.6) |
52.3 (11.3) |
47.7 (8.7) |
42.8 (6.0) |
39.3 (4.1) |
35.4 (1.9) |
42.3 (5.7) |
| Record low °F (°C) | 14 (−10) |
13 (−11) |
20 (−7) |
28 (−2) |
29 (−2) |
34 (1) |
37 (3) |
32 (0) |
31 (−1) |
23 (−5) |
17 (−8) |
6 (−14) |
6 (−14) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 12.94 (329) |
11.32 (288) |
10.06 (256) |
5.53 (140) |
3.34 (85) |
1.31 (33) |
0.30 (7.6) |
0.80 (20) |
2.19 (56) |
5.14 (131) |
12.51 (318) |
13.21 (336) |
78.65 (1,998) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 0.8 (2.0) |
1.1 (2.8) |
0.5 (1.3) |
0.1 (0.25) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0.1 (0.25) |
0.8 (2.0) |
3.4 (8.6) |
Schools and Learning in Agness
Agness is part of the Central Curry School District. This district runs two schools: Riley Creek Elementary School and Gold Beach High School. All students in Curry County can attend Southwestern Oregon Community College.
Agness used to have its own small school for kindergarten through sixth grade. It was called a "one-room school," but it actually had two rooms. This school stayed open because Agness is quite far away from other towns. The road to Gold Beach, about 30 miles away, can be winding and sometimes tricky.
In 1969, the Agness school had only six students. The community worked hard to keep small schools like theirs open. By 2003, the school had a teacher, an aide, and four students. Older students from Agness would travel to Gold Beach for middle and high school.
Today, the old school building is used as the Agness Community Library. It's a great place for everyone in the community to read and learn.
