City of Echo

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Welcome CenterCity of Echo

The historic town of Echo is located in northeast Oregon, eight miles south of Hermiston and 20 miles west of Pendleton. While not visible from the freeway, Echo is only a mile from exit 188, where I-84 and Highway 395 meet.

The town's population is 715 within the city limits and 1,200 within the library service area. Echo is known for its rich history and many historic sites. J.H. Koontz platted the town in 1880. He named it for his then three year old daughter, Echo. More than a century later, Echo Koontz Miller is featured in our city logo. more

Echo News and Events

Echo in Bloom

Downtown Daylilies

Many of the 100+ daylilies donated to the city last year by the Columbia River Daylily Club are now blooming in the downtown area. We greatly appreciate it. more

Through August 4

Build a Better World

The Summer Reading Program continues this month and features Christopher Leebrick’s Share a Story, Build a World, sponsored by the Oregon College Savings Plan. more

Saturday, July 15

Saturday Market

The Echo Open Air Market returns Saturday, July 15 from 4:00 to 8:00 pm, sponsored by the Echo Historical Museum. 24 vendors are signed up so far, as the list grows. more