Mitchell is located in southwestern Wheeler County, Oregon. The community was established as a stage stop in the 1860s, platted in 1885 and named for John H. Mitchell, a U.S. Senator from Oregon who was first elected to office in the year that its post office was established in 1873 and was still in office at the time of its incorporation in 1891.
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Offering guest accommodations and a cafe, the facilities are located in Mitchell, Oregon, featuring a choice of three guest rooms or the entire lodge rental for up to six guests. Its location, rates, policies, and menus are posted.
http://www.littlepinecafe.com/
The history and a profile of the city is told, along with a gallery of photographs, directions, and a guide to local businesses, restaurants, hotels, activities and attractions.
http://mitchelloregon.us/
First built in the early 1800s, the Mitchell, Oregon hotel was swept away by a waterspout in 1904, and was rebuilt that same year, only to be destroyed by a fire in 1936. The current building was constructed in 1938, offering nine and a half suites, a hostel, and two kitchenettes. Its location is shown on a map, and its rates are posted.
http://www.theoregonhotel.net/
