Joseph, Oregon
Joseph is a city in Wallowa County, Oregon, United States. Originally named Silver Lake and Lake City, the city formally named itself in 1880 for Chief Joseph (1840–1904) of the Nez Perce people. The population was 1,081 at the 2010 census.
Joseph, Oregon | |
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Joseph in 2007 | |
Location in Oregon | |
| Coordinates: 45°21′09″N 117°13′49″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Wallowa |
| Incorporated | 1887 |
| Named for | Chief Joseph |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.91 sq mi (2.35 km2) |
| • Land | 0.91 sq mi (2.35 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,193 ft (1,278 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 1,154 |
| • Density | 1,272.33/sq mi (491.49/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−08:00 (Pacific) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−07:00 (Pacific) |
| ZIP Code | 97846 |
| Area code | 541 |
| FIPS code | 41-37900 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410150 |
| Website | www.josephoregon.org |
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