Applegate, Oregon facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Applegate, Oregon
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 Applegate, Oregon
Location in Oregon
Applegate, Oregon
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Jackson |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
97527
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| Area codes | 458 and 541 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1117019 |
Applegate is a small place in Jackson County, Oregon, United States. It's called an "unincorporated community" because it doesn't have its own city government. You can find it west of Medford, near Oregon Route 238 and the Applegate River.
The community was probably named after Lindsay Applegate. He and his brothers, Jesse and Charles, explored this area a long time ago. They were also important in creating the Applegate Trail, a historic route.
Growing Grapes for Wine
In 2001, the Applegate Valley became a special area for growing grapes. This area is known as the Applegate Valley AVA. "AVA" stands for "American Viticultural Area." It means the land has unique features that are great for making certain kinds of wine. This was the sixth official wine region in Oregon.
Applegate's Climate
Applegate has a type of weather called a "warm-summer Mediterranean climate." This means it has warm, but not super hot, summers. The summers are also very dry. The average monthly temperatures usually stay below 71.6 degrees Fahrenheit (22 degrees Celsius). This kind of climate is often called "Csb" on climate maps.
