Endersby, Oregon facts for kids
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Endersby, Oregon
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 Endersby, Oregon
Location in Oregon
Endersby, Oregon
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Wasco |
| Elevation | 974 ft (297 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| Area code(s) | 541 and 458 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1136263 |
Endersby is a small, quiet place in Oregon. It's not a city or a town, but an "unincorporated community." This means it doesn't have its own local government. It's located in Wasco County, Oregon. You can find it near Eightmile Creek, a few miles from the small city of Dufur.
Discovering Endersby, Oregon
Endersby is an unincorporated community in Wasco County, in the state of Oregon. It sits along a stream called Eightmile Creek. You can find it where Endersby Cutoff and Eightmile Road meet. This spot is about 3 miles (5 km) northwest of the small city of Dufur. The cutoff road connects Endersby to U.S. Route 197.
A Bit of History
Endersby was named after W. E. Endersby. He was an early settler, meaning he was one of the first people to move to and live in this area. A post office opened here in 1892. It was called Endersly, which was a slightly different spelling. This post office helped people send and receive mail. It stayed open until 1906.
The Endersby School Story
The Endersby School building has an interesting history. It was first built in 1892. Back then, it was a grange hall. A grange hall is a meeting place for farmers and their families.
In 1907, the building became a public school. It was a place where local children could learn. However, by 1935, fewer students lived in the area. The school closed because only 11 students were left. After closing, the building was sold to private owners.
Many years later, in 1994, volunteers decided to save the old school building. They carefully moved it to the nearby city of Dufur. The owner of the building then gave it to the Dufur Historical Society. This society works to preserve the history of the area.
A special grant from the Meyer Memorial Trust helped the society. They used the money to fix up and restore the old school. In 2003, the Endersby School became an exhibit. Now, visitors can see it at the Dufur Museum and learn about its past.
