Andrews, Oregon | |
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 Andrews community school in 2007 | |
  Andrews  Andrews | |
| Coordinates: 42°27′51″N118°36′48″W / 42.46417°N 118.61333°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Harney |
| Elevation | 4,157 ft (1,267 m) |
| Population (as of 1996) | |
| • Total | 0 (ghost town) |
| Time zone | Pacific |
Andrews is a ghost town in Harney County, Oregon, United States. [1] It is located south of Steens Mountain and near the Alvord Desert.
The community was named for Peter Andrews, who settled in the area about 1880. [2] A post office was established on Andrews' property in 1890. [2] The post office was moved north a short distance in 1900 and called "Wildhorse" or "Wild Horse". [2] Locals referred to it as "Wild Hog", however, so the postmaster changed the name to honor his friend Andrews. [2]
At its peak the community had about 150 residents. However, the population of Andrews slowly declined until only one house remained. When it burned down in 1996, the community became a ghost town. [2] [3]
In 2011, artist John Simpkins moved into the abandoned school at Andrews. He set up residence in the teacher's cottage and turned the schoolhouse into his studio. He spent nearly a decade living and working at the school until 2020 when the property owner ordered him to vacate the buildings. [4] [5]
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Andrews has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps. [6]
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