Hampton, Deschutes County, Oregon
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| Hampton, Oregon | |
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| Hampton looking north across US 20
Hampton looking north across US 20
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| Nickname(s): Hampton Station | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Deschutes |
| Elevation | 4,419 ft (1,346.9 m) |
| Time zone | Pacific (UTC-8) |
| • Summer (DST) | Pacific (UTC-7) |
| ZIP code | 97712 |
| Area code(s) | 541 |
Hampton is an unincorporated community in Deschutes County, Oregon, United States.[1] It lies about 60 miles (97 km) southeast of Bend, on U.S. Route 20, on the edge of the Great Sandy Desert.[2]
History
Hampton was named for the Hampton Buttes, which in turn were named for Joe Hampton, who moved to the area from Eugene in the 1870s.[3][4] Hampton post office was established in 1911 and closed in 1953, after one intermission.[3] In 1940 Hampton had a population of 41.[4] As of 2003, Hampton, also known as Hampton Station, had a gas station and a restaurant.[3]
Transportation
In the 21st century, Hampton is a stop on the Eastern POINT intercity bus line between Bend and Ontario. It makes one stop per day in each direction.[5]
References
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External links
- Historic image of Hampton from Salem Public Library
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