Van, Oregon facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Van, Oregon
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 Van, Oregon
Location in Oregon
Van, Oregon
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Harney |
| Elevation | 4,124 ft (1,257 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| Area code(s) | 541 |
| Coordinates and elevation from United States Geological Survey | |
Van is a small, unincorporated community located in Harney County, Oregon, in the United States. An "unincorporated community" means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Van sits in the beautiful Wolf Creek Valley. It is about 50 miles (80 km) northeast of Burns, along the Van–Drewsey Road.
A Bit of History
Van got its name from a local settler named Van Middlesworth. A post office was opened here in 1891. This post office served the community for many years. However, it eventually closed its doors in 1953.
For a while, the former United States Forest Service Van Guard Station was for sale. This station was likely used by forest rangers.
Climate
What's the Weather Like?
Van has a type of weather called a semi-arid climate. On climate maps, this is often shown as "BSk." A semi-arid climate means the area gets very little rain. It's usually dry, but not as dry as a desert. You might find grasslands or shrubs growing here.
Education
Learning in Van
Students in Van attend schools in two different districts. For younger students, from kindergarten through 8th grade, they are part of Pine Creek School District 5. This district includes Pine Creek School.
Older students, who are in high school, attend schools in the Harney County Union High School District 1J. This district includes Crane Union High School.
