Oregon Secretary of State

County Histories

​​The individual county histories trace the establishment and evolution of each county government in Oregon. This include information about the creation and naming of the county; designation of county boundaries; location of the county seat; construction of the county courthouse; development of the county government; and description of industrial geographical, demographic, or historical features.

Counties

Select a county or use the cli​ckable map below.

Josephine County Page Curry County Page Jackson County Page Coos County Page Klamath County Page Lake County Page Douglas County Page Harney County Page Lane County Page Deschutes County Page Malheur County Page Crook County Page Benton County Page Linn County Page Jefferson County Page Grant County Page Lincoln County Page Wheeler County Page Polk County Page Baker County Page Marion County Page Yamhill County Page Clackamas County Page Wasco County Page Hood River County Page Multnomah County Page Sherman County Page Washington County Page Tillamook County Page Gilliam County Page Union County Page Morrow County Page Wallowa County Page Umatilla County Page Columbia County Page Clatsop County Page State of Oregon County Map  
 


The Government Center building is brick with 4 neo-classical columns framing the front entrance.
Klamath County Government Center (Oregon Scenic Images collection​​)

Contact the Oregon State Archives

If you have questions about this guide:
Phone: 503-373-0701 ext. 1
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