Oregon County, Missouri

Oregon County
Oregon County Courthouse in Alton
Location within the U.S. state of Missouri
Missouri's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 36°41′N 91°24′W / 36.69°N 91.4°W / 36.69; -91.4
Country United States
State Missouri
FoundedFebruary 14, 1845
Named forOregon Territory
SeatAlton
Largest cityThayer
Area
 • Total792 sq mi (2,050 km2)
 • Land790 sq mi (2,000 km2)
 • Water1.7 sq mi (4 km2)  0.2%
Population
 • Total8,635
 • Density11/sq mi (4.2/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)

Oregon County is a county in the U.S. state of Missouri. It was organized in 1845 and named for the Oregon Territory. As of the 2020 census, 8,635 people lived there.[1] Its county seat is Alton.

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 "QuickFacts: Oregon County, Missouri". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 11, 2023.