Wagontire, Oregon facts for kids
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Wagontire, Oregon
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The Wagontire Cafe
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 Wagontire, Oregon
Location in Oregon
Wagontire, Oregon
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Harney |
| Elevation | 4,737 ft (1,444 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| Area code(s) | 541 |
| Coordinates and elevation from United States Geological Survey | |
Wagontire is a very small place in Harney County, Oregon, in the United States. It's called an unincorporated community. This means it doesn't have its own city government or mayor. It's just a group of buildings along U.S. Route 395.
The community got its name from a mountain nearby, called Wagontire Mountain.
Life in Wagontire
For many years, from 1986 to at least 1997, only two people lived in Wagontire. Their names were William and Olgie Warner. They owned most of the buildings there.
Their property was like a small service stop for travelers. It included a gas station where cars could fill up. There was also a cafe where people could eat. A motel offered rooms for those needing to rest. They also had a general store for supplies. Plus, there was a park for RVs.
The Unique Airport
Wagontire also had its own small airport, called Wagontire Airport. It was right across the road from the main buildings. What was special about it? Planes landing at the airport could actually drive across the highway! They would then pull up to the gas station to get fuel.
New Owners
In the summer of 1999, the community of Wagontire got new owners. Ellie Downing from Burns bought the property. She moved there with her nephew, Jerry Gray.
Education
Children living in Wagontire attend schools in nearby districts. For younger students, from kindergarten to 8th grade, they go to Suntex School. This school is part of Suntex School District 10. Older students, who are in high school, attend Crane Union High School. This high school is part of Harney County Union High School District 1J.
