Introduction to Prineville, Oregon
Prineville, Oregon, in Crook county, is 29 miles NE of Bend, Oregon and 123 miles SE of Portland, Oregon.
Prineville History
Prineville was founded in 1877, at the time when Monroe Hodges filed the city’s original plat. The community was named after a local merchant named Barney Prine. This city was incorporated in 1880. In 1917, the residents of Prineville voted for the construction of their own railway, known as the City of Prineville Railroad.
Prineville and nearby Attractions
- Davidson Park
- Bowman Museum
- Ochoco State Park
- Meadow Lakes Golf Course
Things To Do In Prineville
Prineville is home to many parks and open spaces, including the Ochoco State Park, Davidson Park, Ochoco Creek Park and Pioneer Park. The A.R. Bowman Memorial Museum outlines the history of Crook County and the Prineville Railroad. The city hosts the Crook County Fair every August.
Prineville Transportation
Portland International Airport is the nearest major airport.
Prineville Higher Education
There are a number of higher education institutes that can be attended from Prineville, including Central Oregon Community College, Linn-Benton Community College, Portland Community College and Willamette University.
