Hampton is an unincorporated community in Deschutes County, Oregon, United States.[1] It lies about 60 miles (97 km) southeast of Bend, on U.S. Route 20, on the edge of the High Desert.[2]
Hampton, Oregon | |
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 Hampton looking north across US 20 | |
| Nickname: Hampton Station | |
  Hampton Location in the state of Oregon  Hampton Hampton (the United States) | |
| Coordinates: 43°40′25.11″N 120°14′10.43″W / 43.6736417°N 120.2362306°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Deschutes |
| Elevation | 4,419 ft (1,346.9 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (Pacific) |
| ZIP code | 97712 |
| Area code | 541 |
History edit
Hampton was named for the Hampton Buttes, which in turn were named for Joe Hampton, who moved to the area from Eugene in the 1870s.[3][4] Hampton post office was established in 1911 and closed in 1953, after one intermission.[3] In 1940 Hampton had a population of 41.[4] As of 2003, Hampton, also known as Hampton Station, had a gas station and a restaurant.[3] By 2010, the gas station had closed. As of at least October 22, 2020 it is confirmed to be open again.
Transportation edit
In the 21st century, Hampton is a stop on the Eastern POINT intercity bus line between Bend and Ontario. It makes one stop per day in each direction.[5]
References edit
- ^ "Hampton". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. November 28, 1980. Retrieved January 11, 2011.
- ^ Oregon Atlas & Gazetteer (7th ed.). Yarmouth, Maine: DeLorme. 2008. pp. 47, 80. ISBN 0-89933-347-8.
- ^ a b c McArthur, Lewis A.; McArthur, Lewis L. (2003) [1928]. Oregon Geographic Names (7th ed.). Portland, Oregon: Oregon Historical Society Press. p. 441. ISBN 978-0875952772.
- ^ a b Writers' Program of the Work Projects Administration in the State of Oregon (1940). Oregon: End of the Trail. American Guide Series. Portland, Oregon: Binfords & Mort. p. 470. OCLC 4874569.
- ^ "Eastern Point Schedule". Oregon Department of Transportation. Archived from the original on November 4, 2016. Retrieved January 5, 2016.
External links edit
- Historic image of Hampton from Salem Public Library
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