New Princeton, Oregon


New Princeton is an unincorporated community in Harney County, in the U.S. state of Oregon. It is along Oregon Route 78 between Burns and Burns Junction at an elevation of above sea level. The South Fork Malheur River begins near Round Mountain, southeast of New Princeton.
The Princeton rural post office was established in 1910 or about 1912, depending on the source consulted. When an upgrade of Route 78 bypassed the original community, it was re-located to New Princeton.

Climate

According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, New Princeton has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.

Education

New Princeton is in Harney County School District 4 and Harney County Union High School District 1J.

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