McNary, Oregon facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
McNary, Oregon
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 McNary, Oregon
Location in Oregon
McNary, Oregon
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Umatilla |
| Elevation | 482 ft (147 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
97882
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| Area code(s) | 458 and 541 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1136529 |
McNary is a small community located in Umatilla County, Oregon, in the United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town would. Instead, it's managed by the larger county. McNary is named after a famous person from Oregon.
Where is McNary?
McNary is found along U.S. Route 730, which is a main highway. It's also very close to where U.S. Route 730 connects with two other important roads: U.S. Route 395 and Interstate 82. These roads help people travel to and from McNary.
How McNary Got Its Name
The community of McNary was named after Charles L. McNary. He was a very important person in Oregon's history. Charles L. McNary served as a U.S. Senator for Oregon for many years. A post office was officially opened in McNary on September 1, 1949.
McNary's Climate
McNary has a type of weather called a semiarid climate. This means it's usually quite dry. It doesn't get a lot of rain or snow. You might see this climate type marked as BSk on special climate maps. This classification comes from the Köppen climate classification system, which helps scientists describe climates around the world.
