Hampton is an

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, United States. It lies about southeast of Bend, on

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, on the edge of the High Desert.

History

Hampton was named for the

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, which in turn were named for Joe Hampton, who moved to the area from

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in the 1870s. Hampton post office was established in 1911 and closed in 1953, after one intermission. In 1940 Hampton had a population of 41. As of 2003, Hampton, also known as Hampton Station, had a gas station and a restaurant. By 2010, the gas station had closed. As of at least October 22, 2020 it is confirmed to be open again.

Transportation

In the 21st century, Hampton is a stop on the Eastern POINT intercity bus line between Bend and

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. It makes one stop per day in each direction.

References

External links

Historic image of Hampton
from Salem Public Library Unincorporated communities in Deschutes County, Oregon 1911 establishments in Oregon Unincorporated communities in Oregon {{DeschutesCountyOR-geo-stub