Enterprise, Oregon
Enterprise is a city of 2,131 people in Wallowa County, Oregon, founded in 1889.
Why visit Enterprise
Townapedia lists 10 museums and landmarks, 4 parks and trails, 4 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include I.O.O.F. Lodge, Wallowa County Courthouse and Alpine Meadows Golf Course.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 80°F; December lows average 18°F, and about 54 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Enterprise
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Enterprise
Enterprise is a city in Wallowa County, Oregon. Enterprise serves as Wallowa County's county seat. As of the 2020 census, Enterprise had a population of 2,052.
From the Wikipedia article Enterprise, Oregon (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Green Valley Farm
Farm and orchard · 0.7 mi
unknown "Seasonal - Summer & Fall crops"
Museums and landmarks10
I.O.O.F. Lodge
Monument and historic site
National Register of Historic Places # 12000083
105 Northeast 1st Street, Enterprise
Wallowa County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
County courthouse in Oregon, United States of America
101 South River Street, Enterprise
Burnaugh Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic building in Enterprise, Oregon, USA
Enterprise I.O.O.F. Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Fraternal building in Oregon, USA
Enterprise Mercantile and Milling Company Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic building in Enterprise, Oregon, USA
Flora School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Place in Oregon listed on National Register of Historic Places
Gotter Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Hotel in Oregon, United States of America
OK Theatre
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Movie theater in Enterprise, Oregon, USA
Wallowa County Chieftain Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Building in Enterprise, Oregon, USA
William P. Warnock House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic house in Enterprise, Oregon, USA
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
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Restaurants and cafes4
El Bajio
Restaurant · Mexican
100 West North Street, Enterprise
History
Enterprise was platted in 1886, and in 1887 residents considered Bennett Flat, Wallowa City, Franklin, and other possibilities before voting for Enterprise during a community meeting in a tent owned by a mercantile company. The name was meant to reflect "the policy of its inhabitants". In November 1887, a post office was established in the community, and Catherine Akin became the first postmaster. The city was incorporated by the Oregon Legislative Assembly on February 21, 1889.
From the History section of Enterprise, Oregon on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay4
1910 Historic Enterprise House Bed & Breakfast
Motel and hotel · 0.5 mi
508 First South Street, Enterprise
Churches and places of worship2
Saint Katherine of Siena Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic
301 Northeast Garfield Street, Enterprise
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries6
Enterprise Public Library
Library · National Register of Historic Places
101 Northeast 1st Street, Enterprise
Healthcare2
Map of Enterprise
37 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35°F | 19°F | 1.3 in | 10.7 in |
| Feb | 39°F | 19°F | 1.1 in | 9.2 in |
| Mar | 46°F | 26°F | 1.4 in | 10.1 in |
| Apr | 52°F | 30°F | 1.9 in | 6.3 in |
| May | 61°F | 38°F | 2.6 in | 1.1 in |
| Jun | 68°F | 44°F | 1.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 79°F | 49°F | 0.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 49°F | 0.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 71°F | 43°F | 1.1 in | 0.1 in |
| Oct | 56°F | 34°F | 1.4 in | 1.2 in |
| Nov | 43°F | 25°F | 1.4 in | 7.3 in |
| Dec | 35°F | 18°F | 1.3 in | 8.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Joseph (6 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
Wallowa County has had 6 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2020-04-03: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2020-03-28: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2015-08-21: Grizzly Bear Fire Complex (Fire)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Coastal Storm)
- 2004-02-19: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
La Grande Municipal Airport (LGD) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 37 miles away.
- Joseph 6 mi southeast, about 9 min by car
- Wallowa 16 mi northwest, about 25 min by car
- Cove 27 mi west, about 44 min by car
- Union 32 mi southwest, about 52 min by car
- Elgin 33 mi west, about 52 min by car
- Island City 38 mi west, about 1 h by car
- Halfway 39 mi south, about 1 h by car
- La Grande 40 mi west, about 1 h by car
- North Powder 41 mi southwest, about 1 h by car
- Baker City 52 mi southwest, 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
- Enterprise OR - aerial, Sam Beebe, CC BY 2.0
- Enterprise Public Library - Enterprise Oregon, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wallowa Oregon County Courthouse, Finetooth, CC BY-SA 3.0
- William P Warnock House - Enterprise Oregon, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Enterprise Mercantile and Milling Company Building - Enterprise Oregon, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 3.0
- IOOF Hall evening light - Enterprise Oregon, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Gotter Hotel 2 - Enterprise Oregon, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Burnaugh Building 2014 - Enterprise Oregon, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wallowa County Chieftain Building (old) - Enterprise Oregon, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 3.0
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