Keating, Oregon facts for kids
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Keating, Oregon
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 Keating, Oregon
Location in Oregon
Keating, Oregon
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Baker |
| Elevation | 2,723 ft (830 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| Area code(s) | 458 and 541 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1122641 |
Keating is a small, unincorporated community located in Baker County, in the U.S. state of Oregon. An "unincorporated community" means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Keating is situated off Keating Road, just north of where it meets Oregon Route 86. It's found to the northeast of Baker City.
History of Keating
The community of Keating was named after an early settler who lived there. His name was "Uncle Tom" Keating. He was a former British sailor who decided to make his home and acquire land in this area.
A post office was an important part of the community for many years. It operated in Keating from 1880 until 1975. Post offices were vital for sending and receiving mail, connecting people before the age of the internet and cell phones.
Geography and Location
Keating is located in the eastern part of Oregon, within Baker County. Its exact coordinates are 44°52′27″N 117°35′26″W / 44.87417°N 117.59056°W. The community sits at an elevation of 2,723 feet (about 830 meters) above sea level. This elevation means it's in a somewhat hilly or mountainous region.
The community is easily accessed from Keating Road, which connects to Oregon Route 86. This state highway helps people travel to and from Keating. Being northeast of Baker City means it's not too far from a larger town where residents might go for supplies or services.
