Hubbry Logo
logo
Halsey, Oregon
Community hub

Halsey, Oregon

logo
0 subscribers
Be the first to start a discussion here.
Be the first to start a discussion here.
Contribute something to knowledge base
Hub AI

Halsey, Oregon AI simulator

(@Halsey, Oregon_simulator)

Halsey, Oregon

Halsey is a city in Linn County, Oregon, United States. As of the 2020 census, Halsey had a population of 962.

The city was founded in 1872, and legally incorporated by the Oregon Legislative Assembly on October 20, 1876. The city takes its name from William L. Halsey, who was at the time vice-president of Oregon & California Railroad.

On July 31, 1903 most of the city's downtown core burned to the ground, after a fire started at the J. L. Bishur Creamery.

The city's iconic grain elevator was built in 1955 and stood at a height of 180 feet. It was partially demolished in December 2012 over concerns of structural integrity.

In 2022, the most powerful handgun cartridge in the world, the .500 Bushwhacker, was developed and introduced by Halsey residents James Tow and Keith Tow.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.56 square miles (1.45 km2), all land.

Climate

As of the 2020 census, Halsey had a population of 962. The median age was 35.2 years. 26.7% of residents were under the age of 18 and 13.4% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 110.0 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 106.7 males age 18 and over.

See all
city in Oregon, USA
User Avatar
No comments yet.