Located in Deschutes County, Oregon, Bend was established in 1900. More craft breweries per capita than almost any city. Mt. Bachelor has top PNW skiing.
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Founded1900|Population108,000|Peak108,000(2024)|CountyDeschutes County
Top 10 Most Important Events for Bend, Oregon
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1900Lumber Town: Sawmill on Deschutes River.
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1942Military Presence: Military installations became a major part of Bend's identity and economy.
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1994Outdoor Recreation Hub: Mt. Bachelor and river sports.
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2010Craft Beer Capital: Most breweries per capita.
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2020Remote Work Boom: COVID migration.
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1900Industry
Lumber Town
1942Government
Military Presence
1994Business
Outdoor Recreation Hub
2010Business
Craft Beer Capital
2020Business
Remote Work Boom
Did You Know?
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More craft breweries per capita than almost any city.
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Mt. Bachelor has top PNW skiing.
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One of fastest-growing cities during COVID.
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Bend is located in Deschutes County, Oregon.
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Bend was founded in 1900.
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Doug Herland
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