Hood River County

Website: www.co.hood-river.or.us

County Information

The first white settlers in Hood River County filed a donation land claim in 1854. The first school was built in 1863, and a road from The Dalles was completed in 1867. By 1880, there were 17 families living in the valley. Hood River County was created in 1908 from Wasco County. Agriculture, timber, lumber and recreation are the major sources of revenue and industry. Fruit grown in the fertile valley is of such exceptional quality that the county leads the world in Anjou pear production. There are more than 14,000 acres of commercial orchards growing pears, apples, cherries and peaches. Hood River County also has two ports and two boat basins, with one serving local barge traffic, a steel boat manufacturing firm and Mid-Columbia yachting interests. Windsurfing on the Columbia River is a popular sport and attracts windsurfers from all over the world. Oregon Blue Book: http://bluebook.state.or.us/local/counties/counties14.htm

Contact Info

Hood River County
601 State Street
Hood River OR 97031

Hours: 8:00-5:00 M-F
Phone: 541-386-1442
Fax #: 541-387-6864

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