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Much of Agness's economy is based on tourism, with several lodges, hotels, restaurants, and camping sites scattered throughout the community. Many cater to the large jet boats from Jerry's Rogue Jets which carry up to 50 passengers from Gold Beach to various locations in the Rogue Valley. Such
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This region experiences warm (but not hot) and dry summers, with no average monthly temperatures above 71.6 °F (22.0 °C). According to the
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From circa 1947, and into 1997, Agnes School's enrollment was around six. In 1997 the community promoted a bill in the
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Agness is served by one of only two rural mail boat routes still operating in the U.S. The other is along the
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stops include the historic Lucas Lodge, Singing Springs Resort, Cougar Lane Restaurant, and Agness RV Park.
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Richter, Patti (May 31, 2003). "One-room school an oasis for teacher, students".
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U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Agness, Oregon
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Paradise at the Confluence: the people & stories of Agness, OR
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in eastern Oregon. The mail boat runs on the Rogue River between
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The Agness Community Library is in the former school building.
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Rosenburg, Sandy (May 6, 1997). "Agness kids start small".
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A footbridge at Agness over the Rogue River, circa 1927
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Physical Address: 03925 Cougar Lane Agness, OR. 97406
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Unincorporated community
A footbridge at Agness over the Rogue River, circa 1927
Agness is located in Oregon
Agness is located in the United States
42°33′23″N 124°04′08″W / 42.55639°N 124.06889°W / 42.55639; -124.06889
Country
State
Oregon
County
Curry
Time zone
UTC-8
Pacific (PST)
DST
UTC-7
ZIP codes
Area codes
541, 458
GNIS
unincorporated community
Curry County
Oregon
Wild and Scenic
Rogue
Illinois
Rogue River–Siskiyou National Forest
Biscuit Fire
Snake River
Gold Beach
Rogue River Ranch

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