Suplee, Oregon facts for kids
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Suplee, Oregon
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Former Suplee School
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 Suplee, Oregon
Location in Oregon
Suplee, Oregon
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Crook |
| Elevation | 4,564 ft (1,391 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1150695 |
Suplee is a historic community located in eastern Crook County, Oregon, United States. It is an unincorporated area, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city. Suplee is found about 18 miles (29 km) east of a place called Paulina, close to the border between Crook and Grant counties.
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Discovering Suplee, Oregon
Suplee was first settled by people who came from the French Prairie area in Marion County. These settlers had French and Métis backgrounds. The Métis are a group of people with mixed Indigenous and European (often French) heritage. Among the early settlers was a great-granddaughter of Étienne Lucier, an important figure in Oregon's history.
A Look at Suplee's Past
The Suplee post office was opened in 1894. Charles Dorling, a person living there, suggested the name "Suplee." This was his mother's maiden name. When it first started, the post office was in Grant County. However, in 1902, it was moved about 3 miles (5 km) west into Crook County. The post office didn't stay open all the time; it would close and then reopen. It finally closed for good in 1943. After that, people in Suplee received their mail through Paulina.
By 1972, a writer named Ralph Friedman visited the area. He noted that there wasn't much left of the old community. However, a few ranch buildings could still be seen nearby.
Suplee's Historic Sites
Even though the community is mostly gone, there are still some historical reminders. There used to be a school called Suplee School. Also, the Suplee (DeLore) Cemetery is recognized as a historic cemetery by the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. This means it's an important place that helps us remember the past.
Suplee's Ancient Rocks
The Suplee area is very special to geologists, who are scientists who study rocks and the Earth. This is because the oldest sedimentary rocks in Oregon are found here. Sedimentary rocks are formed from layers of sand, mud, and other materials that build up over time. The geological area where these rocks are found is often called the Suplee-Izee area, named after Suplee and another nearby place.
