Klamath Agency, Oregon facts for kids
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Klamath Agency, Oregon
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Klamath Indian Agency in 1915
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 Klamath Agency, Oregon
Location in Oregon
Klamath Agency, Oregon
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Klamath |
| Elevation | 4,180 ft (1,270 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
Klamath Agency is a small, unincorporated community in Klamath County, Oregon, United States. An "unincorporated community" means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own city government. It's located right on Oregon Route 62, where Agency Creek flows into Crooked Creek.
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History of Klamath Agency
How Klamath Agency Started
Klamath Agency began on May 12, 1866. It was set up as an "Indian agency" for the Klamath Indian Reservation. An Indian agency was a government office that managed affairs for Native American tribes. The first location of the agency was on the shore of Agency Lake.
Changes to the Agency Location and Reservation
The main office of the agency later moved. The current site of the former agency is about 3 miles (5 kilometers) north of its original spot. The Klamath Reservation officially ended in 1961. Even though the reservation status changed, the community of Klamath Agency still exists today.
Post Office and Early Businesses
A post office was opened in Klamath Agency in 1878. It served the community for many years. However, in 1965, the post office closed. After that, mail for the area was sent through Chiloquin. In 1870, a sawmill was built at the agency. This mill helped cut wood for buildings and other uses. Sadly, the sawmill burned down in 1911.
Schools for Native American Children
In the 1890s, Klamath Agency was home to two Indian boarding schools. One school was for boys, and the other was for girls. These schools were part of a system that aimed to educate Native American children.
Ray Enouf Field
Honoring a War Hero
In 1945, an airfield was dedicated at Klamath Agency. It was named Ray Enouf Field. This airfield was named to honor Raymond L. Enouf. He was the only Klamath Indian who died while serving in World War II.
Raymond Enouf's Service
Raymond L. Enouf was a private first class in the Marine Corps. He bravely served as a medic on the front lines. He was killed during the fierce Battle of Iwo Jima. Naming the airfield after him was a way to remember his sacrifice.
Klamath Agency Today
Today, Klamath Agency is home to the Sage Community Charter School. This school serves the local community.
