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Bend, Oregon

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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Founded 1900 | Population 108,000 | Peak 108,000 (2024) | County Deschutes County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Bend, Oregon

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1900 Lumber Town: Sawmill on Deschutes River.
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1942 Military Presence: Military installations became a major part of Bend's identity and economy.
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1994 Outdoor Recreation Hub: Mt. Bachelor and river sports.
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2010 Craft Beer Capital: Most breweries per capita.
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2020 Remote Work Boom: COVID migration.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1900 Industry
Lumber Town
1942 Government
Military Presence
1994 Business
Outdoor Recreation Hub
2010 Business
Craft Beer Capital
2020 Business
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.

Famous People from Bend, Oregon

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Ian Boswell
Sport Cyclist · Born Feb 7, 1991 · Age 35
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William A. Niskanen
Economist, University Teacher · Born Mar 13, 1933 · Died Oct 26, 2011 (age 78)
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Tommy Ford
Alpine Skier, Skier · Born Mar 20, 1989 · Age 36
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Shannon Bex
Singer, Dancer · Born Mar 22, 1980 · Age 45
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Doug Herland
Coxswain · Born Aug 19, 1951 · Died Mar 26, 1991 (age 39)

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