Talking Rocks of Heppner, Oregon

Talking Rocks of Heppner, Oregon

By Julie Baker, Oregon State University ExtensionHistory
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Talking Rocks of Heppner, Oregon episodes

  • Livestock

    Rock #7: In this episode, we talk about the history of Morrow County livestock and how it paved the way for local livestock growers today. Read to you by Grace Ogden.

    3 min
  • Schools

    Talking Rock #16- In this episode we discuss the history of Heppner's Schools and Irvin Rauch. Read to you by Chris Rauch.

    4 min
  • Irish

    Rock #2: This episode discusses the Irish settlers and the impact the Irish have had on Heppner and the surrounding communities. Read to you by Kelly Hale.

    2 min
  • Willow Creek Dam

    Rock # 13: This episode describes the history behind the Willow Creek Dam and its impact on Heppner and the surrounding area. Read to you by Dan Dunnett.

    3 min
  • The Chinese

    Rock #5: In this episode, we discuss the Chinese immigrants and their impact on the Heppner community. Read to you by Kim Cutsforth.

    2 min
  • Pioneer Memorial Hospital

    Rock #14- This episode discusses the history and beneficial impacts of Pioneer Memorial Hospital on Heppner and the surrounding communities. Read to by Carri Grieb. 

    2 min
  • Oregon Settlers

    Rock #8- This episode talks about the 8th rock honoring all the Oregon Settlers who came to Morrow County and Heppner. Read to you by Beth Dickenson. 

    1 min
  • Rodeo

    Rock #15- This episode describes the rich history of the Heppner Rodeo. Read to you by Meghan Golden. 

    2 min
  • Morrow County Courthouse

    Rock #12- This episode discuses the 12th rock in honor of the Morrow County Courthouse, and the rich history surrounding it. Read to you by Cara Osmin.     

    4 min

About Talking Rocks of Heppner, Oregon

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Take a historical tour of Heppner, Oregon following our Talking Rocks. Each rock features bronze plaques on local basalt stone quarried on a local ranch. The same stone was used to build our…