Oregon County, Missouri
Oregon County is a county in the U.S. state of Missouri. It was organized in 1845 and named for the Oregon Territory. As of the 2020 census, 8,635 people lived there.[1] Its county seat is Alton.
Oregon County, Missouri | |
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Location in the state of Missouri | |
Missouri's location in the U.S. | |
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Founded | February 14, 1845 |
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Seat | Alton |
Largest City | Thayer |
Area - Total - Land - Water |
792 sq mi (2,051 km²) 790 sq mi (2,046 km²) 1.7 sq mi (4 km²), 0.2 |
Population - Density |
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Time zone | Central: UTC-6/-5 |
Named for: Oregon Territory |
References
- ↑ "QuickFacts: Oregon County, Missouri". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 11, 2023.