Brothers, Oregon facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Brothers, Oregon
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Ruins in Brothers
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Deschutes |
| Elevation | 4,639 ft (1,414 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
97712
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| Area code(s) | 458 and 541 |
| Coordinates and elevation from United States Geological Survey | |
Brothers is a small, unincorporated community in Deschutes County, Oregon, United States. It is located along U.S. Route 20 and is part of the Bend, Oregon area. This community sits high up, about 4,639 feet (1,414 meters) above sea level.
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What is the History of Brothers, Oregon?
Brothers began as an important stop for stagecoaches way back in 1912. It was a place where travelers could get gas, food, and send mail. This original stop, called the Brothers Stage Stop, served people until around 2018. It has had different owners over the years and is not open for business right now.
How Did Brothers Get Its Name?
The post office in Brothers was set up in 1913. There are a couple of ideas about how the community got its name. One story says it was named after several families of brothers who settled there, like the Stenkamp and Varco(e) families. Another idea is that it came from a local sheep camp called "Three Brothers Sheep Camp." This camp was named for three hills nearby, with the famous Three Sisters mountains in the background.
Why is Brothers a Popular Spot for Rocket Launches?
Brothers is surrounded by huge, open areas of land covered in sagebrush. These wide-open spaces are perfect for launching model rockets and high-powered rockets. A group called Oregon Rocketry uses this area for their launches. They have one of the highest airspace permits from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the United States, allowing rockets to fly up to 35,500 feet (10,820 meters)!
What is the Climate Like in Brothers?
Brothers has a steppe climate, which means it's generally dry. Summers are warm but not extremely hot, with average monthly temperatures staying below 71.6°F (22°C).
Temperature and Precipitation in Brothers
Here's a quick look at the weather in Brothers:
| Climate data for Brothers, Oregon, 1991–2020 normals, 1959-2020 extremes: 4640ft (1414m) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 61 (16) |
67 (19) |
73 (23) |
85 (29) |
94 (34) |
96 (36) |
102 (39) |
103 (39) |
97 (36) |
88 (31) |
72 (22) |
61 (16) |
103 (39) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 51.0 (10.6) |
54.8 (12.7) |
64.1 (17.8) |
74.1 (23.4) |
83.0 (28.3) |
87.9 (31.1) |
94.3 (34.6) |
93.4 (34.1) |
88.1 (31.2) |
77.7 (25.4) |
63.1 (17.3) |
50.3 (10.2) |
95.7 (35.4) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 37.4 (3.0) |
40.0 (4.4) |
47.2 (8.4) |
54.3 (12.4) |
63.0 (17.2) |
70.6 (21.4) |
82.1 (27.8) |
81.4 (27.4) |
73.1 (22.8) |
59.6 (15.3) |
45.6 (7.6) |
36.6 (2.6) |
57.6 (14.2) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 27.7 (−2.4) |
30.1 (−1.1) |
34.6 (1.4) |
39.3 (4.1) |
47.4 (8.6) |
54.3 (12.4) |
63.4 (17.4) |
62.3 (16.8) |
54.7 (12.6) |
43.9 (6.6) |
33.4 (0.8) |
26.8 (−2.9) |
43.2 (6.2) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 18.0 (−7.8) |
20.1 (−6.6) |
22.0 (−5.6) |
24.3 (−4.3) |
31.8 (−0.1) |
38.0 (3.3) |
44.7 (7.1) |
43.2 (6.2) |
36.3 (2.4) |
28.2 (−2.1) |
21.3 (−5.9) |
17.0 (−8.3) |
28.7 (−1.8) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | −0.7 (−18.2) |
1.5 (−16.9) |
10.6 (−11.9) |
13.4 (−10.3) |
16.9 (−8.4) |
24.1 (−4.4) |
30.4 (−0.9) |
29.3 (−1.5) |
20.8 (−6.2) |
13.9 (−10.1) |
4.1 (−15.5) |
−2.8 (−19.3) |
−9.0 (−22.8) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −30 (−34) |
−19 (−28) |
−10 (−23) |
1 (−17) |
8 (−13) |
12 (−11) |
18 (−8) |
20 (−7) |
10 (−12) |
1 (−17) |
−16 (−27) |
−30 (−34) |
−30 (−34) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.97 (25) |
0.66 (17) |
0.60 (15) |
0.57 (14) |
1.10 (28) |
0.78 (20) |
0.48 (12) |
0.42 (11) |
0.53 (13) |
0.62 (16) |
0.89 (23) |
1.48 (38) |
9.1 (232) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 8.1 (21) |
4.0 (10) |
1.3 (3.3) |
0.8 (2.0) |
0.2 (0.51) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.3 (0.76) |
3.6 (9.1) |
6.7 (17) |
25 (63.67) |
| Source 1: NOAA (1981-2010 precip/snowfall) | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: XMACIS2 (records & 1981-2010 monthly max/mins) | |||||||||||||
How Do People Travel to Brothers?
Today, Brothers is a stop on the Eastern POINT intercity bus line. This bus service connects Bend and Ontario. The bus stops in Brothers once a day in each direction, making it easier for people to travel to and from the community.
What About Education in Brothers?
Back in 1969, the local school in Brothers was quite small, with only eight students attending.
