Arock, Oregon facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Arock, Oregon
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 Arock, Oregon
Location in Oregon
Arock, Oregon
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Malheur |
| Elevation | 3,727 ft (1,136 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (Mountain) |
| ZIP Code |
97902
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| Area code(s) | 541 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1117045 |
| Coordinates and elevation from Geographic Names Information System | |
Arock is a small, quiet community located in Malheur County, Oregon, in the United States. It's an unincorporated rural hamlet, meaning it's a small settlement without its own local government. Even though it's small, Arock has its own post office and a school for kids from kindergarten through eighth grade. A creek called Jordan Creek flows nearby, eventually joining the Owyhee River just west of Arock. Arock is also part of the larger Ontario, Oregon–Idaho Micropolitan Statistical Area.
Arock's Story
Arock got its name in 1922. People say it was named after a special rock nearby that had ancient carvings made by Native Americans. These carvings are called petroglyphs. The Arock post office was officially opened in 1926 and serves the area with ZIP Code 97902.
Historic Buildings
The oldest building in Malheur County is located near Arock. It's called Sheep Ranch Fort. This historic building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. This means it's recognized as an important historical site in the United States.
Basque Settlers
Arock is one of several places in southeast Oregon that were settled by Basque herders. The Basque people are an ethnic group from a region in the western Pyrenees mountains, between France and Spain. Many of them came to the American West to work as shepherds.
Climate in Arock
Arock has a type of weather called a semi-arid climate. This means it's generally dry, but not as dry as a desert. It often has hot summers and cold winters. On climate maps, this type of weather is shown as "BSk" according to the Köppen Climate Classification system.
Learning in Arock
The community of Arock is served by Arock School District No. 81. This school is a K-8 school, which means it teaches students from kindergarten all the way through eighth grade. The school has two teachers: one for the elementary grades and one for the junior high grades. The school is officially named W. W. Jones Elementary School.
