Narrows, Oregon facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Narrows, Oregon
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The Narrows channel and bridge
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 Narrows, Oregon
Location in Oregon
Narrows, Oregon
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Harney |
| Elevation | 4,111 ft (1,253 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
97721
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| Area code(s) | 458 and 541 |
Narrows, also called The Narrows, is a small community in Harney County, Oregon, in the United States. It is not an official city or town. The community was started in 1889 by two people, Lewis B. Springer and Albert Hembree.
A post office opened there in August 1889. Mr. Springer, who was the first postmaster, initially named it after himself. However, in April 1892, the name was changed to Narrows, and Albert Hembree became the new postmaster. The Narrows post office stayed open until 1936. Today, mail for Narrows comes from the New Princeton post office.
What's the Weather Like?
Narrows has a type of weather called a semi-arid climate. This means it is usually dry, but not a complete desert. On climate maps, this kind of weather is often shown as "BSk."
Schools in Narrows
Students in Narrows attend schools in the Harney County School District. Younger students, from kindergarten to eighth grade, go to Crane School. For high school, students attend Crane Union High School.
