Suntex, Oregon facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Suntex, Oregon
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 Suntex, Oregon
Location in Oregon
Suntex, Oregon
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Harney |
| Elevation | 4,308 ft (1,313 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| Area code(s) | 541 |
| Coordinates and elevation from United States Geological Survey | |
Suntex is a small, unnamed place in Harney County, Oregon. It is not an official town or city. It is located in the valley of Silver Creek. This area is west of Burns and north of U.S. Route 20.
Suntex got its start when a post office was opened there in 1916. The post office helped people send and receive mail. It stayed open until 1949. After that, mail for Suntex was sent through the post office in Riley. W. F. Sturges, who was the first postmaster, said he didn't know why the name "Suntex" was chosen. It didn't have any special meaning to the local area. Today, you can still find a few buildings in Suntex.
Education in Suntex
Learning at Suntex Elementary
Kids in Suntex from kindergarten to 8th grade go to Suntex Elementary School. The original school building was sadly destroyed by a fire in 1978. A new school was then built for the students.
High School for Teens
After elementary school, students from Suntex go to Crane Union High School. This high school is part of the Harney County Union High School District 1J.
