Pendleton, Oregon, is the seat of Umatilla County. It was founded in 1851 when Dr. William McKay opened a trading post at the mouth of the McKay Creek. It was first know by the name Marshall, the town was renamed Pendleton at a later time. It was incorporated as a city in 1880.
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Blue Mountain Community College
Blue Mountain is a community college in Pendleton, Oregon, offering Associate of Arts, Associate of Science and Associate of Applied Science degrees, certificate programs and transfer degrees to four-year colleges. Instructions on how to get started at BMCC are offered, with an overview of its programs and policies.
http://www.bluecc.edu/
Contains general and governmental information about the city of Pendleton. Includes public resources, a community calendar, a local business directory, alerts and public notices, and various links of interest.
http://www.pendleton.or.us/
Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation
The Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla people make up the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, brought together by a treaty with the United States government in 1855, and united as a single tribal government in 1949. Its history, culture and government are described, and various documents, forms and statistics are available.
http://www.umatilla.nsn.us/
National Weather Service Forecast Office in Pendleton, Oregon
Current weather and climate conditions and hazards, forecasts, and additional information related to Pendleton, Oregon are featured, including an interactive weather map of the area, graphical forecasts, and temperatures.
http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pdt/
The only business organization within Pendleton, that aims to create a strong local economy. Visitor and relocation information are presented within the site, as well as a business directory, community profile and business development resources.
http://www.pendletonchamber.com/
Information resource featuring the district's educational system and academic standards. Includes admissions information, a school directory, an events calendar and activity guide, district news/announcements, online forms and documents.
http://www.pendleton.k12.or.us/
Established in 1901, SAH is a 25-bed critical-access hospital in Pendleton, Oregon offering a variety of services, including 24-hours a day emergency medicine. Its history, services, locations, and staff are outlined, and various health resources are available through the site.
http://www.sahpendleton.org/
In business since the early 1950s, Thompson Brothers initially sold Hudson and Nash automobiles, shifting their focus from automobiles to recreational vehicles in the 1960s, It brands and its inventory of new and used RVs are presented, with information about its parts and service departments, customer resources, and location in Pendleton, Oregon.
http://www.thompsonrvinc.com/
Created in 1862, at a time of regional gold rushes, the county seat is located in Pendleton, Oregon. Public notices and meeting schedules are posted, along with election results, land use planning, assessment and taxation information. Property taxes may be paid online.
http://www.co.umatilla.or.us/
