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THE INHABITANTS OF
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OREGON'S BEST KNOWN
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GHOST TOWN
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Shaniko is located on US 97, 70 miles North of Bend, 57
miles south of Biggs Junction and 135 miles from Portland.
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World's Largest Inland Wool Shipping Center
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During it's boom town days of 1900-1911, this railhead town
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earned the "Wool Capital of the World" title. In 1910 the
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official census for Shaniko was 600 residents. There were five
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saloons, three hotels and a number of other businesses.
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Some of the 1900's era buildings still stand but the heart of
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the town burned down in a series of large fires. Photos of
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some historic buildings that stand today are included below.
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Oregon's Best Known Ghost Town
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This web site is dedicated to providing up to date information on Oregon, USA's
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"Best Known Ghost Town". It includes quality photographs and interesting descriptions narrative
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Content of this web site will change at least once per month, so please visit us again!
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This web site last up-dated June 8, 1999
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