Olex, Oregon facts for kids
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Olex, Oregon
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 Olex, Oregon
Location in Oregon
Olex, Oregon
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Gilliam |
| Elevation | 1,020 ft (310 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1124980 |
Olex is a small place in Gilliam County, Oregon, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and buildings that does not have its own local government.
Olex is located along Oregon State Route 19. It sits about halfway between the towns of Condon and Arlington. You can find it at the bottom of a hill called Rock Creek Grade.
About Olex
Olex is a quiet community in the state of Oregon. It is a place where people live without a formal city government. Instead, it is part of the larger Gilliam County.
History of Olex
The name "Olex" has an interesting story. It was meant to be named after a local person called Alex Smith. However, when the name was sent in, it was misspelled. That's how it became "Olex."
A post office served the community for many years. The Olex post office was open from 1874 until 1976. It helped connect the residents to the rest of the country.
Olex is also famous as the birthplace of Earl Snell. He was an important politician from Oregon. Earl Snell served as the Governor of Oregon from 1943 to 1947. Being a governor means he was the leader of the state government.
