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Topic: Umatilla County

	Umatilla County History
		The county contains 3,231 square miles and is bounded by the Columbia River on the north, Morrow County on the west, Grant County on the south, and Union and Wallowa Counties on the east.
		Umatilla City was chosen the county seat in an 1865 election.
		The county expanded after the coming of the railroad in 1881 and the area was open to the development of dry land wheat farming.
	arcweb.sos.state.or.us /county/cpumatillahome.html (591 words)

	Umatilla County, Oregon
		Umatilla County is located in the Northeast corner of Oregon, along The Oregon Trail, at the foot of the Blue Mountains.
		The county is located at the southwest corner of the great Columbia Basin and extends from the 200 foot elevation of the Columbia River, across the rolling plains and low hills to the tops of the Blue Mountains at the 5,000 foot elevation.
		Umatilla County is situated along the Oregon Trail and was visited by Lewis and Clark in 1805-1806.
	gesswhoto.com /um-pg1.html (333 words)

	Umatilla County, Oregon - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The county was named for the Umatilla River, the Native American name for the river, which was first recorded as Youmalolam in the journals of the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
		With the development of wheat farming, population shifted to the north and east parts of the county, and a subsequent election in 1868 moved the county seat again to Pendleton.
		In the county, the population was spread out with 27.80% under the age of 18, 9.40% from 18 to 24, 28.30% from 25 to 44, 22.20% from 45 to 64, and 12.30% who were 65 years of age or older.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Umatilla_County,_Oregon (713 words)

	Oregon Sheriffs - Umatilla County
		Umatilla is an Indian word for river, meaning "water rippling over sand." The county seat originally was located in Umatilla City but was moved in 1868 to Pendleton, despite the objections of Umatilla City residents.
		John Mordecai Bentley was elected to a two-year term, serving as Sheriff of Umatilla County from 1886 to 1888.
		Furnish was born in Randolph County in Missouri in 1862 and moved to Oregon in 1890.
	gesswhoto.com /sheriff-umatilla.html (3123 words)

	Creation of Umatilla County, Oregon
		That all within the said boundaries shall compose a county for all civil or military purposes, and shall be subject to the same laws, rules, regulations, and restrictions as all other counties, and entitled to elect the same officers as other counties of this state.
		The county seat of Umatilla county shall be temporarily located at or near the Umatilla river, opposite the mouth of the Houtamia, or McKay creek, at what is known as Marshall's Station, until the same shall be removed by the citizens of said county as provided by law.
		For this reason the county seat was located in the center of that portion which promised to contain the largest population, and on the great route of travel from Dalles to Walla Walla, and from the Columbia to Powder River.
	www.oregongenealogy.com /umatilla/creationumatilla.htm (1556 words)

	Umatilla County Home page
		Umatilla County traces its creation in 1862 to the regional gold rushes, which spawned the river port of Umatilla City and brought stock raisers to the lush grasslands.
		Although Lewis and Clark and the Oregon Trail pioneers passed through Umatilla County, it did not bloom until the arrival of the railroad in 1881 and the development of dryland wheat farming.
		Tourism is also increasingly important to Umatilla County where “Let-er-Buck” is heard by Pendleton Round-Up crowds.
	www.co.umatilla.or.us (296 words)

	War with the Snake, Bannock and Paiute, Umatilla County, Oregon
		Umatilla was considered as especially exposed, as it was near this place the Indians were expected to make an attempt to cross the river.
		By careless handling of a needle gun in warehouse, which was crowded with women and children, it was discharged, the ball lodging in the left leg of a girl but fourteen years of age, a daughter of Capt. Cyrus Smith.
		From this time the seat of war was removed from Umatilla County, and it is unnecessary to follow the details of campaigns against the scattered bands until they were all subdued.
	www.oregongenealogy.com /umatilla/indianwar.htm (6222 words)

	Umatilla County, OR News
		The Wallowa County Sheriff's Office has declined comment regarding possible motive or the type of weapon used in the fatal shooting of a man from Weston Saturday near Troy.
		The Umatilla County Board of Commissioners voted to approve an ordinance requiring smokers who visit or work at county-controlled buildings to stand 25 feet away from doors and windows before lighting up.
		An unidentified man is Umatilla County's first known case of West Nile virus, although he might have contracted it during a visit to Idaho, the county Health Department said Wednesday.
	www.topix.net /county/umatilla-or?scoring=r (592 words)

	Umatilla, Oregon - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Umatilla is a city in Umatilla County, Oregon, United States.
		The Umatilla Chemical Depot, and the Umatilla Chemical Agent Disposal Facility, is located four-miles southwest of the city, northeast of the intersection of I-84 and I-82.
		Umatilla's earliest importance was as a trade and distribution center on the Columbia River, during the gold rush of the 1860s and 1870s in eastern Oregon.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Umatilla,_Oregon (617 words)

	City of Umatilla, Florida
		Umatilla, the Gateway to the Ocala National Forest, is located in northern Lake County, Florida and offers many outdoor activities such as boating, fishing, camping and hiking.
		Umatilla was founded in 1856 by Nathan J. Trowell.
		Umatilla is home to the Florida Black Bear Festival, a fun and educational event held the first Saturday in October.
	www.umatillafl.org (135 words)

	HermistonHerald.com
		Part of the problem for the county is the perception that stakeholders and constituents of Umatilla County do not seem to be aware of the increasing water quantity and quality problems of both the surface and groundwater resources in the Umatilla Basin.
		Some state and county governments, Jarvis says, have adopted programs where building permits are based on hydrogeologic studies and regular testing of the water source yield to ensure the existing infrastructure and aquifer production will be compatible with the current and future water demand.
		Umatilla County has not decided yet what they will do to work out their groundwater issues.
	www.hermistonherald.com /news/story.cfm?story_no=2221 (969 words)

	City of Umatilla
		Umatilla is governed by a Mayor and a six member elected Council, which develops policies for the City under the rules of the City Charter.
		Umatilla City Council Meetings are normally held on the first and third Tuesday of each month.
		The City's sewer system extends from the west edge of town, east to the Port of Umatilla Industrial Site at the east end of town.
	www.umatilla.org /city.htm (432 words)

	Umatilla County Climate
		Umatilla County lies along the northeast part of the Columbia River and Washington border.
		Below is a description of the climate of Division 6 followed by specific descriptions of Umatilla County.
		Umatilla County traces its creation in 1862 to the regional gold rushes, which spawned the riverport of Umatilla City and brought stockraisers to the lush grasslands.
	www.ocs.orst.edu /county_climate/Umatilla_files/Umatilla.html (942 words)

	Weston, Oregon Chamber of Commerce -- Umatilla County
		The historic town is nestled at the foot of Weston Mountain and lies in the heart of the county's farming community.
		Umatilla Landing was the first to be incorporated in the county but was renamed and relocated.
		Weston was the second city to be incorporated in Umatilla County, followed by Pendleton in 1880.
	westonchamber.bmi.net (178 words)

	Umatilla County fire consumes 5,000 acres
		PORT OF UMATILLA -- Firefighters from Umatilla and Morrow counties drew on resources from across Oregon and into Washington to battle a northern Umatilla County blaze that spread over nine miles and 5,000 acres Saturday.
		The Umatilla County fire is believed to have started in a hog fuel pile on the west side of the Port of Umatilla Industrial Park, three miles east of the Interstate 82 bridge.
		Firefighters from surrounding communities were unable to keep up with the flames, so Umatilla authorities asked for assistance from the state through the emergency Conflagration Act.
	www.tri-cityherald.com /news/2001/0729/story2.html (981 words)

	CRPP - Professional Papers and Publications
		These papers address cultural resources on the Umatilla Indian Reservation and within the ceded lands of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation covering a vast area of 6.4 million acres.
		These reports address cultural resources on the Umatilla Indian Reservation and within the ceded lands of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation covering a vast area of 6.4 million acres.
		Larry Clucas of the City of Umatilla regarding the results of cultural resource monitoring of the ground disturbing activity associated with the expansion of the sludge beds at the City of Umatilla’s wastewater treatment plant.
	www.umatilla.nsn.us /crpp/professional_pp.htm (8089 words)

	Oregon State Sheriffs' Association (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Sheriff Trumbo has been with the Umatilla County Sheriff's Office from April 1977 to the present.
		Good is the first deputy in Umatilla County to earn this accreditation.
		Deputy Good has been with the Umatilla County Sheriff's Office for 17 years.
	www.oregonsheriffs.org /umatilla/index.shtml (264 words)

	Miscellaneous Umatilla County, Oregon, Obituaries
		Umatilla — Florence Rachel Reeves, a Umatilla resident for more than 50 years died Friday at St. Mary’s Hospital in Walla Walla, Wash. She was 77.
		He farmed in Umatilla County most of his life and also moved to Hermiston for a time, living there for five years.
		In addition to operating the Umatilla County Girls Home for several years, she taught ceramics at Eastern Oregon Hospital and Training Center from 1940 to 1960.
	www.obitcentral.com /obitsearch/obits/or/or-umatilla1.htm (3297 words)

	Umatilla County, Oregon - Oregon.com
		was created on September 27, 1862, out of a portion of Wasco County.
		The peace, quiet, and beauty of the ranch makes it an ideal location for weddings, corporate retreats and group events.
		No portion of this content may be repurposed, reproduced or published by any entity without the express, written permission of Oregon Interactive Corporation.
	www.oregon.com /counties/umatilla.cfm (628 words)

	Oregon History - Umatilla County
		Weary emigrants traveling westward on the Oregon Trail favored a campsite on the near bank of the Umatilla River at this point.
		On leaving they climbed the same hill the highway now traverses, then recrossed the Umatilla River at Echo 20 hot, dusty miles westerly.In the years 1863-64 at this site a settlement composed of 3 buildings called Middleton, the first County and Circuit Court Sessions were held in Swift and Martins Store.
		Area boomed Umatilla Landing on the Columbia River, and the County Seat was moved there.
	www.oregon.com /history/hm/umatilla_county.cfm (132 words)

	UCHS Museum Main (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		The Umatilla County Historical Society Museum showcases temporary and semi-permanent exhibits of photographs and artifacts relating to the country's rich heritage, including:
		To remember and celebrate our heritage as a county, the Umatilla County Historical Society proudly announces the opening of our newest exhibit...
		In 1879 Maria Byrd donated the land for Umatilla County School District 21.
	www.umatillahistory.org /museum.htm (173 words)

	Umatilla County
		As Oregon's health and research university, OHSU fulfills a vital role in the evolving statewide effort to build partnerships that enhance community-based care, serve Oregon's most vulnerable citizens and provide access to health care education.
		Health practitioners in Umatilla County are part of a new network designed to better target the specific health care needs of local communities.
		HERO has collaborated with Umatilla County to help recruit 13 physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants to serve residents in Hermiston, Milton-Freewater, Pendleton and Umatilla areas.
	www.ohsu.edu /about/cofacts/umatilla.cfm (1969 words)

	Umatilla, OR News
		Local news for Umatilla, OR continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.
		Junior forward Ashley Borden poured in 23 points as Umatilla continued its resurgence with a 57-26 win over Stanfield on Tuesday.
		The course at the State Cross Country Championships was fast and testing, just the way Umatilla sophomore Nancy Cardenas likes them.
	www.topix.net /city/umatilla-or (560 words)

	Umatilla County Homes for Sale. Real Estate in Umatilla County, Oregon
		Click on the Umatilla cities that you are interested in or search all Real Estate in Umatilla County:
		View of Umatilla This cute, 1134 sq ft, 3 bdrm 2 bath home has a great view of...
		So whether you are wondering what your home value is, looking for an agent to help you buy or sell your real estate, or just looking to browse properties in your area, it's all right here.
	www.homes.com /Real_Estate/OR/County/UMATILLA (294 words)

	Umatilla County Real Estate Guide and Valuations - Zillow
		The Zindex for Umatilla County, as well as individual home real estate valuations can be used by homeowners, Realtors, residents listing for sale by owner homes (FSBO), as well as just curious real estate enthusiasts.
		These values are derived from all the homes in an area, not just homes for sale listed on the MLS.
		The Zindex™ is Zillow's Housing Index and is the median Zestimate™ for a given geographic area on a given day.
	www.zillow.com /local/Oregon/Umatilla (152 words)

	MuniWireless » Blog Archive » Umatilla County, Oregon network for emergency, public safety and onion ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Umatilla County, Oregon network for emergency, public safety and onion farming
		The Los Angeles Times has an article on the 700-square mile Umatilla County, Oregon free Wi-Fi network (one of the largest in the US, but not the largest) which is used by the police, emergency workers, port shippers, and onion farmers:
		It was built as an emergency communications system in the event of a leak at the Umatilla Chemical Depot, where nearly 4,000 tons of sarin, mustard and other Cold War-era nerve gases are stored in concrete igloos.
	www.muniwireless.com.cob-web.org:8888 /applications/930 (235 words)

	AllRefer.com - Umatilla County , Oregon (OR) - (county) - Facts and Information
		Umatilla (yoo-muh-TIL-uh), county (3,231 sq mi/8,368 sq km; 1990 pop.
		Forest in E and S, including part of Umatilla Wilderness Area in E. Umatilla Indian Reservation in center, E of Pendleton.
		Capital city or county seat is shown by the symbol
	reference.allrefer.com /gazetteer/U/U00545-umatilla.html (200 words)

	Pioneer History: In Umatilla County
		He was supported by a cooperation of the Christian Churches in Umatilla County.
		It met in the County Courthouse Building on Main Street and for the first six months, was totally free of males.
		It was moved from the rail station to the building location by teams of horses.
	ncbible.org /nwh/OrUmatilla.html (2292 words)

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