Incorporated in 1887, the City of Heppner is the seat of Morrow County, and the largest of three communities in the Willow Creek Valley. The city lies about fifty miles south of the Columbia River, in the foothills of the Blue Mountains in Northeast Oregon. The community was originally called Standsbury Flat, for George W. Standsbury, one of the 1st white settlers in the area. The city was later renamed in honor of Henry Heppner, a Jewish pioneer who opened the 1st general store their in 1873.
 
 
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A history and profile of the Morrow County seat is offered on the city's official website. The city council and administrative personnel are identified, with contact data included. Other resources include city news, reports, and schedules.
http://www.cityofheppner.com/
The Heppner Chamber is a nonprofit organization of businesses and professionals in the Heppner, Oregon region. Its site features information about membership benefits, Chamber goals, and a calendar of meetings and sponsored events. Other resources include a history of the community, information about living in Heppner, and a guide to local organizations, businesses, and other resources.
http://www.heppnerchamber.com/
Heppner Elementary is a kindergarten through 6th grade school in Heppner, Oregon. A school calendar, staff directory, and announcements are posted to the site. Other resources include an overview of its programs, and the ability to view student grades through the site.
http://hes.morrow.k12.or.us/
The Heppner Gazette-Times reports the news of Heppner, Ione, Lexington, and all of South Morrow County, Oregon. It's a web edition includes a sample issue, legal notices, a county map, and information about the newspaper's subscription policies, rates, circulation and contacts.
http://www.rapidserve.net/Gazette/
HHS is a campus of the Morrow County School District, located in Heppner, Oregon. It's academic, athletic, extracurricular, and counseling programs are highlighted, along with an overview of its curriculum and other services. Grades may be checked online.
http://hhs.morrow.k12.or.us/
The local, family-owned and operated business produces farm equipment for large and small bales, buckets and grapples, silage handling attachments, general attachments, and parts. A catalog of its inventory is featured, along with seasonal specials and contact information.
http://www.millerforks.com/
Situated in downtown Heppner, Oregon, the guest facilities are locally owned and feature fifteen theme rooms as well as recreational vehicle spaces. The accommodations are described and shown in photographs, with the rates, policies, and reservation information.
http://www.heppnerlodging.com/
The Heppner, Oregon store offers a wide variety of fabrics with more than 3800 bolts, from manufacturers that include King's Road, Michael Miller, Hoffman, In the Beginning, Clothworks, Timeless Treasures, RJR, South Sea Imports, and others, as well as patterns, books, was notions, tapestries, kits, ceramics, embroidery, yarns, and basketry supplies. Its location and shop hours are posted.
http://www.quiltersroundup.com/