Diese Seite wurde zuletzt am 26. There were 91 housing units at an average density of 77.4 per square mile (29.8/km2). 26.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. Males had a median income of $21,250 versus $23,125 for females. Als versierter Jazz-Schlagzeuger verfügte Mitchell über ein großes schlagtechnisches Repertoire sowie über ein ausgeprägtes musikalisches Einfühlungs- und rhythmisches Antizipationsvermögen. Vor seiner Zeit mit The Jimi Hendrix Experience spielte er unter anderem mit Georgie Fame bei Georgie Fame and the Blue Flames und auch nach der Auflösung dieser Gruppe in Fames Soloprojekt. For every 100 females there were 107.3 males. [18], As of the census of 2010, there were 130 people, 61 households, and 39 families residing in the city. About 26.9% of families and 28.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 43.5% of those under the age of 18 and none of those 65 or over.[2]. [18] May is generally the wettest month, when precipitation averages 1.65 inches (42 mm). [6], In 1872 the first school in Wheeler County was established near Mitchell, and in 1874 it was relocated to the town itself. View 14 homes for sale in Mitchell, OR at a median listing price of $275,000. It was founded in 1873 and was named after John H. Mitchell, a politician. Mitchell is a city in Wheeler County, Oregon, United States. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.65% of the population. [2], The median age in the city was 51.7 years. A quilt show is held at the Community Hall. Juli 1947 in London; † 12. About half the town was destroyed by fire in 1899, but it was later rebuilt. [20], Main Street as seen from Rosenbaum Street, "Flood of 1955-1956: Columbia River and Tributaries", "Meet The 'Mitchell Ornithopod': Oregon's 1st Dinosaur Fossil Find", "John Day Fossil Beds: Nature and Science", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Mitchell,_Oregon&oldid=977715252, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 10 September 2020, at 14:44. [7], Since its founding, Mitchell has experienced three catastrophic flash floods along Bridge Creek, which runs through the center of the city. November 2008. https://de.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Mitch_Mitchell&oldid=202224756, „Creative Commons Attribution/Share Alike“. Downtown Mitchell might have a "Ghost Town" look, yet it's anything but dead! Instead of being cleared, the town is sealed and is turned into the K-9 Urban Warfare school, where military dogs are trained with live zombies. The population density was 144.6 people per square mile (55.6/km2). See pricing and listing details of Mitchell real estate for sale. Mitchell wurde am 12. Craft vendors and food vendors line the street and city park. Senator Mitchell held the office in 1873−79, 1885−97, and 1901−05. Er war das letzte noch lebende Bandmitglied der Jimi Hendrix Experience. [2], There were 75 households, out of which 25.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.7% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.7% were non-families. It flows through Mitchell and then north through the Painted Hills to the John Day River. One of the last frontier towns of the Old West, Mitchell has a spirited past and a lively present. [17] Precipitation in the region is limited by the rain shadow effect of the Cascade Range and the Ochoco Mountains to the west. Breathtaking landscapes, wildly diverse geology, and stunning vistas dotted with old towns and ranches are all part of Oregon's extraordinary and ruggedly beautiful interior. [13] Eroded remnants of ancient stratovolcanoes, once the size of Mount Hood are nearby; these include Black Butte and White Butte, visible from town. 15.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 16.1% were from 25 to 44; 33.1% were from 45 to 64; and 30.8% were 65 years of age or older. The per capita income for the city was $13,906. The day ends with a street dance to live bands. The average household size was 2.13 and the average family size was 2.56. It was founded in 1873 and was named after John H. Mitchell, a politician. [8] The third flood occurred on July 13, 1956, shortly after an intense thunderstorm in the hills to the south. Jimi-Hendrix-Schlagzeuger Mitch Mitchell gestorben, abgerufen am 13. Mitchells musikalisches Vorbild war der US-amerikanische Jazz-Drummer Elvin Jones. Von April bis September 1970 spielte er in einer Neuauflage der Jimi Hendrix Experience (Cry-of-Love-Band) mit Jimi Hendrix und Billy Cox am Bass auf deren letzter US- und Europatournee. [5], At the request of William "Brawdie" Johnson, a blacksmith, a post office was established at Mitchell in 1873. There's all kinds of elevation to challenge your power over gravity. The Painted Hills unit of the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument is about 9 miles (14 km) northwest of Mitchell. Hike, bike, drive or ride your way into the heart of Oregon and enjoy a quieter pace of discovery in Mitchell. Elevation you say? The population density was 103.2 inhabitants per square mile (39.8/km2). Just 3.5 miles east of the Painted Hills National Monument, Mitchell is the ideal "home base" to discover the Oregon you've never heard about, but you'll never forget. [2], As of the census of 2000, there were 170 people, 75 households, and 42 families residing in the city. Flooding caused great damage to the city in 1884 and 1904. An observer from the United States Geological Survey estimated that about 4 inches (10 cm) of rain had fallen in about 50 minutes at the storm's center. Mitchell is a Bicycle Friendly community. Get a new view of Oregon. Explore the canyons, backroads, ghost towns, and mountains surrounding town. Als Chas Chandler – ehemaliger Bassist der Rockband The Animals – im September 1966 Jimi Hendrix unter Vertrag nahm und in London Musiker für die geplante Jimi-Hendrix-Group suchte, wurde ein umfangreiches Drummer-Casting durchgeführt. Founded in the 1800’s, Mitchell has seen drought, flood, boom, bust, and back again. Strike out in any direction and you'll find paved, mixed, and gravel loops to get you out and back in a day. Hike the vast Sutton Mountain Wilderness Study Area and discover high-walled canyons that lead to mysterious and quiet places. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.1 males. Mitchell, Oregon, Gateway to the Painted Hills. Eight people were killed including a family of four who were swept away and never recovered. Experience a Different Oregon Just 3.5 miles east of the Painted Hills National Monument, Mitchell is the ideal "home base" to discover the Oregon you've never heard about, but you'll never forget. Platted in 1885, the community was incorporated in 1893. [2], The median income for a household in the city was $20,417, and the median income for a family was $20,833.