Greenhorn, Oregon

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Greenhorn, Oregon
settlement_type = City
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image_caption = Greenhorn in 1913


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map_caption = Location in Oregon


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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 = Oregon
subdivision_type2 = Counties
subdivision_name2 = Baker, Grant
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leader_title = Mayor
leader_name = Frances Villwock
established_title = Incorporated
established_date = 1903
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area_total_sq_mi = 0.1
area_total_km2 = 0.3
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population_as_of = 2007
population_note = No census records
population_total = 2
population_metro = 2
population_urban = 2
population_density_km2 = 2
population_density_sq_mi = 2
timezone = Pacific
utc_offset = -8
timezone_DST = Pacific
utc_offset_DST = -7
latd = 44 |latm = 42 |lats = 31 |latNS = N
longd = 118 |longm = 29 |longs = 48 |longEW = W
elevation_m = 1920.2
elevation_ft = 6300
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blank_info = 41-31050GR|2
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blank1_info = 1143062GR|3
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Greenhorn is a small city in Baker and Grant Counties in the U.S. state of Oregon. It straddles the Blue Mountain ridge, so that it is located in both Grant County and Baker County. As most of the city is situated in Baker County, and the early residents considered Baker City to be more convenient, for administrative purposes it is considered to be in Baker County.

As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 0. Greenhorn's 2000 Census records are entirely empty, other than it having 7 housing units. As of 2006, the estimated population is 2. [http://www.pdx.edu/media/p/r/PRC_Certified_Cities_2006.pdf PSU:Population Research Center] ]

According to the Oregon Blue Book, Greenhorn's mayor is Frances Villwock, and contact information for the city lists an Oregon City phone number and address.

History

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In later years, the old Greenhorn Jail (dating to 1910) was removed to Canyon City, Oregon under suspicious circumstances. A court case ensued for its return, but because the city straddles the Blue Mountain ridge, the district attorneys of Baker County and Grant County could not even agree in which court house it should be held. The case was eventually heard by the Circuit Court for Grant County in Canyon City. The jail remains in Canyon City.

Geography

Greenhorn is located at 44°42'31" North, 118°29'48" West (44.708737, -118.496872)GR|1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.1 square miles (0.3 km²). None of the area is covered with water.

The city is surrounded by the Malheur National Forest and Wallowa-Whitman National Forest.

Situated at 6,300 feet in elevation, Greenhorn has the distinction of being the highest incorporated city in Oregon. It is also unique in the fact that the city was established on land that was originally patented from the United States for the purpose of platting the city (rather than being homesteaded by individuals).

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there are no people living in the city.

References

External links

* [http://bluebook.state.or.us/local/cities/ek/greenhorn.htm Oregon Blue Book listing for Greenhorn]