Name:
Andrews
County:
Harney
Zip Code:
Latitude / Longitude:
42°27′51″N 118°36′44″W / 42.46417°N 118.61222°W / 42.46417 -118.61222
Elevation:
4,157 ft (1,267 m)
Time Zone:
Pacific (PST) (UTC-8)
Comments:
Andrews is a ghost town in Harney County, Oregon, United States. It is located south of Steens Mountain and near the Alvord Desert.
Remains:
The community was named for Peter Andrews, who settled in the area about 1880. A post office was established on Andrews’ property in 1890. The post office was moved north a short distance in 1900 and called “Wildhorse” or “Wild Horse”. Locals referred to it as “Wild Hog”, however, so the postmaster changed the name to honor his friend Andrews.
Established:
Disestablished:
Current Status:
The population of Andrews slowly declined until only one house remained. When it burned down in 1996, the community became a ghost town.
Remarks:
