Crane, Oregon facts for kids
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Crane, Oregon
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Crane Post Office
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 Crane, Oregon
Location in Oregon
Crane, Oregon
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Harney |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10.42 sq mi (26.98 km2) |
| • Land | 10.42 sq mi (26.98 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,134 ft (1,260 m) |
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| • Total | 116 |
| • Density | 11.14/sq mi (4.30/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
97732
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| Area code(s) | 541 |
| FIPS code | 41-16450 |
| Coordinates and elevation from United States Geological Survey | |
Crane is a small community in Harney County, Oregon, in the United States. It is located northeast of Malheur Lake. In 2020, about 116 people lived there. Crane is known for its important high school.
History of Crane
Crane got its name from nearby Crane Creek and Crane Creek Gap. These places were likely named after the sandhill crane, a large bird that used to be very common in eastern Oregon.
The first post office in Crane opened in 1895 but closed a few years later. When the Union Pacific Railroad finished building its tracks to Crane in 1916, the post office reopened.
Before the railroad reached Burns in 1924, Crane was a very busy place for shipping livestock. The town was thriving with many businesses, including:
- five restaurants
- four hotels
- three garages
- two general stores
- a warehouse
- a lumber yard
- livery stables (where horses were kept)
- a dance hall
- a newspaper
- a bank
- a movie theater
However, after several fires, especially one in 1938, the town never became as busy again. Today, Crane has a post office, a gas station (which also has a café and tavern), a farm supply store, and a local real estate office. The Crane Union High School has become the most important part of the community.
Where is Crane?
Crane is located in the eastern part of Harney County, along Oregon Route 78. This road goes northwest about 29 miles to Burns, which is the main town of the county. It also goes southeast about 64 miles to U.S. Route 95 at Burns Junction.
The community covers an area of about 10.42 square miles (26.98 square kilometers), and all of it is land. Crane is about 6 miles northeast of Malheur Lake. It is also about 26 miles by road northeast of the main entrance to Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, a special place for animals.
People in Crane
In 2020, there were 116 people living in Crane. There were 65 homes and 52 families. Most people were White, with a few people from other backgrounds. About 4 people were Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Crane was about 56.5 years old. About 22% of the people were older than 65. The average household income was $31,389. About 24.5% of the people in Crane lived in poverty.
Schools in Crane
Crane has two schools: Crane Union High School and Crane Elementary School. The high school is special because it is a boarding school. This means students from a large rural area can live at the school while they study.
Harney County does not have its own community college. However, students can still take college classes through an agreement with Treasure Valley Community College. This college has an outreach center in Burns.
Climate
Crane has a semi-arid climate. This means it is usually dry, but not a desert.
See also
In Spanish: Crane (Oregón) para niños
