Why visit Chenoweth
Townapedia lists 24 museums and landmarks, 6 parks and trails, 29 places to eat, 7 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Columbia Cinemas, Anderson Homestead, Trevitt's Addition Historic District and Sorosis Park.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 29°F.
Weather in Chenoweth
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Chenoweth
Chenoweth is an unincorporated community in Wasco County, Oregon, United States. Locally the alternative spelling of Chenowith is used, such as for the 'Chenowith Elementary School'. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Chenoweth as a census-designated place (CDP). The census definition of the area may not precisely correspond to local understanding of the area with the same name.
From the Wikipedia article Chenoweth, Oregon (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks24
Anderson Homestead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
National Register of Historic Places # 80003387
508 West 16th Street, The Dalles
Trevitt's Addition Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic district in The Dalles, Oregon, USA
Bennett–Williams House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic house in The Dalles, Oregon, USA
Dr. J. A. Reuter House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic house in Oregon, United States
Edward French House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic house in Oregon, United States
Fort Dalles Surgeon's Quarters
Monument and historic site · 2.3 mi
National Register of Historic Places # 71000682
500 West 15th Street, The Dalles
Fulton–Taylor House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
The Dalles, Oregon, listed on the NRHP in Wasco County
Heimrich–Seufert House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Historic house in The Dalles, Oregon, USA
Historic Columbia River Highway
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Highway in Oregon, USA
Hugh Glenn House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Architectural structure
John and Murta Van Dellen House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic house in Oregon, United States
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John L. Thompson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic house in The Dalles, Oregon, United States
12 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds6
Restaurants and cafes29
Dutch Bros. Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.7 mi
1342 West 6th Street, The Dalles
Mo-Th 05:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 05:00-23:00; Su 05:00-22:00
Casa El Mirador
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.6 mi
1424 West 2nd Street
Mo-Su 11:00-21:00
Denny's
Diner · American · 1.4 mi
1710 West 6th Street
Su-Th 07:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 00:00-24:00
Momma Jane's Pancake House
Diner · American · 2.0 mi
900 West 6th Street, The Dalles
17 more on the map.
History
The town of Chenoweth was named after Justin Chenoweth (1825–1898), an Illinois native. He was the son of John Chenoweth and Nancy Rose, who homesteaded in the area in the 1850s and '60s. Justin Chenoweth married Mary H. Vickers on December 9, 1852, in Wasco County.
From the History section of Chenoweth, Oregon on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay7
Churches and places of worship7
Old St. Peter's Landmark
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Saint Peter Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.7 mi
1222 West 10th Street, The Dalles
Shopping10
Gas and EV charging7
Schools, colleges and libraries12
Healthcare1
Map of Chenoweth
104 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43°F | 29°F | 2.5 in | 1.9 in |
| Feb | 49°F | 30°F | 1.6 in | 0.8 in |
| Mar | 57°F | 34°F | 1.2 in | 0.1 in |
| Apr | 65°F | 39°F | 1.0 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 73°F | 47°F | 0.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 53°F | 0.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 58°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 89°F | 57°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 81°F | 49°F | 0.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 67°F | 40°F | 1.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 52°F | 33°F | 1.9 in | 0.7 in |
| Dec | 43°F | 29°F | 2.9 in | 2.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for The Dalles (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Wasco County has had 21 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2026-07-25: Grasshopper Fire (Fire)
- 2026-04-07: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2025-06-11: Rowena Fire (Fire)
- 2025-01-01: Wildfires (Fire)
- 2024-07-11: Larch Creek Fire (Fire)
- 2024-04-13: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Columbia Gorge Regional Airport (DLS) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 3 miles away.
- Dallesport 3 mi east, about 5 min by car
- The Dalles 4 mi east, about 7 min by car
- Mosier 9 mi northwest, about 15 min by car
- Dufur 12 mi southeast, about 20 min by car
- Bingen 13 mi northwest, about 21 min by car
- White Salmon 14 mi northwest, about 23 min by car
- Hood River 15 mi northwest, about 25 min by car
- Cascade Locks 31 mi west, about 50 min by car
- Sandy 52 mi west, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Washougal 54 mi west, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Wahtonka High School West, Tedder, CC BY 3.0
- Bonneville Power Administration Chenoweth Substation Oregon (17898953841), Tony Webster from Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Anderson House Granary - The Dalles Oregon, Ian Poellet ( User:Werewombat ), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Carey-Wall Houses - The Dalles Oregon, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Heimrich-Seufert House - The Dalles Oregon, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Thompson House - The Dalles Oregon, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 3.0
- First Wasco County Courthouse - The Dalles Oregon, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Glenn House - The Dalles Oregon, Ian Poellet ( User:Werewombat ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- The Dalles, OR — Old St. Peter's Landmark, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- HCRH gorge view, Ben Stanfield from Rockville, MD, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Moody House - The Dalles Oregon, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kelly House - The Dalles Oregon, Ian Poellet ( User:Werewombat ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sharp Family Residential Ensemble 404, Tedder, CC BY 3.0
- Fulton-Taylor House obscured - The Dalles Oregon, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 3.0
- The Dalles Civic Auditorium - Oregon, Jgilhousen at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- Dr Reuter House - The Dalles Oregon, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 3.0
- The Dalles, OR — US Post Office (former), Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Van Dellen House - The Dalles Oregon, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 3.0
- French House - The Dalles Oregon, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Humason House - The Dalles Oregon, Ian Poellet ( User:Werewombat ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rock Fort Campsite - The Dalles Oregon, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum, Senapa, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Clay pipe figurine Americas WP 20150603 002, Kathryn M Foss, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Clay pipe figurine Americas WP 20150603 003, Kathryn M Foss, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Clay pipe figurine Americas WP 20150603 004, Kathryn M Foss, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Clay pipe figurine Americas WP 20150603 001, Kathryn M Foss, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Polycauliona polycarpa 453102557, Jeff,Michaela Warneking, CC BY 4.0
- Fairfield Inn and Suites - The Dalles, Oregon (25317048027), m01229, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Latourell Falls, Columbia River Gorge, OR 9-06a (15334636745), inkknife_2000 (7.5 million views +), CC BY-SA 2.0
- EAT (The Dalles, Oregon), Visitor7, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Google Datacenter - The Dalles, Oregon (17832143871), Tony Webster from Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, CC BY 2.0
- ISS055-E-88085 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS050-E-30469 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS055-E-88086 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS028-E-19595 - View of Washington, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- The Dalles, Oregon - panoramio, Sam Beebe/Ecotrust, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Max and his rescuers (50779999231), Oregon Department of Transportation, CC BY 2.0
- Max and his family (50780106572), Oregon Department of Transportation, CC BY 2.0
- Trevitts W 3rd Place - The Dalles Oregon, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Marden House 526 - The Dalles Oregon, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 3.0
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