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Fossil, Oregon

Coordinates: 44°59′53″N 120°12′58″W / 44.99806°N 120.21611°W / 44.99806; -120.21611
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Fossil, Oregon
Main Street
Main Street
Location in Oregon
Location in Oregon
Coordinates: 44°59′53″N 120°12′58″W / 44.99806°N 120.21611°W / 44.99806; -120.21611
CountryUnited States
StateOregon
CountyWheeler
Incorporated1891
Area
 • Total0.78 sq mi (2.03 km2)
 • Land0.78 sq mi (2.03 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
2,654 ft (809 m)
Population
 • Total447
 • Density570.15/sq mi (220.23/km2)
Time zoneUTC−8 (Pacific)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−7 (Pacific)
ZIP code
97830
Area code(s)541, 458
FIPS code41-26650[3]
GNIS feature ID1120903[4]
Websitewww.cityoffossil.org

Fossil is a city in and the county seat of Wheeler County, Oregon, United States.[5]

References

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  1. "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
  2. "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2020 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Fossil city, Oregon". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 22, 2024.
  3. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  4. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. National Association of Counties. "NACo County Explorer". Retrieved February 22, 2024.