HISTORY
Spray was named for John Fremont Spray, the community’s founder and first postmaster, and his wife, Mary E. Spray. The post office was established in 1900. In that same year, John Spray established a ferry to carry people across the John Day River, and he helped establish a school and a store in the community.
After formation of Wheeler County in 1899, Spray was suggested as a possible county seat. A county-wide election held in 1900 produced 436 votes for Fossil, 267 for Twickenham, and 82 for Spray.
In 1958, Spray became the last Wheeler County community to incorporate as a city. John Butler was the first mayor.
CITY HALL
Hours:
7:00am-5:00 pm Monday-Thursday Lunch from 12-1
Address:
300 Park Ave
P.O. Box 83
Contact:
541-468-2069
541-468-2044 Fax
Council Members:
Nina Burnham
Mark Marcantonio
Bobbie Kipp
Mayor:
Valerie Howell
Council Meeting:
3rd Monday of each month at 6:30p.m.
COMMUNITY
Join us for our monthly community meetings, where we discuss important topics like city council updates, fire department initiatives, school matters, and local events. Your voice matters—be part of the conversation shaping Spray’s future!
Council Meeting
6:30pm
Every third Monday of the month
Spray City Hall
Fire Department Meeting
6:00pm
Every first & third Thursday of the month
Spray EMS Building
Spray School Board Meeting
7:00pm
Every second Wednesday of the Month
BUSINESSES
Lone Elk Market Place
Market, gas, diesel, propane tank exchange.
Open 7 days a week.
Operating Hours: 7:00am – 7:00pm Sunday Hours: 7:00am – 5:00pm
800 Willow St.
Spray, OR 97874
(541) 370-1311
Owners: Cynthia Autenrieth & Loren Woodward
River Bend Motel
708 Willow Street
Spray, OR 97874
(541) 468-2053
manager@riverbendmotel.com
www.riverbendmotel.com
RimRock Canyon Church & Cottage Rental at The 32 Ranch
Unique & Historic Church Venue & Rustic Cottage Rental near Spray, Oregon
D ‘n’ D Newton
Portable welding, fabrication, heavy equipment repair, portable diesel mechanic.
(541) 934-2205
41384 Manny Neil Rd.
Kimberly, OR 97848
Ordway Garage
Independent Mercedes-Benz service & school bus contract services.
107 Main Street
Spray, OR 97874
(541) 468-3200
Structure, Verses, Agency Books
604 Thorn Street
Spray, OR 97874
1-937-502-5062
Beads by Bobbie
1-541-698-0075
Mid John Day Watershed Council
1-541-420-4479
Frontier CASAS- Serving Wheeler and Gilliam Counties
P.O. Box 66
Fossil, OR 97830
1-541-256-6040
Spray Rocks
100 Asher Street
Spray, OR 97874
1-541-256-0384
CL Studios- Handmade Gifts
P.O. Box 100
Spray, OR 97874
1-937-768-2786
Spray Grange #940
807 Winlock Street
Spray, OR 97874
Spray Pioneer Museum
402 Willow Street
Spray, OR 97874
1-541-468-2069
SERVICES
Asher Community Health Center & Home Health Services
712 Jay Street
Fossil, OR 97838
(541) 763-2725
Monday – Thursday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Spray Clinic
211 Pine Street
Spray, OR 97874
541-468-2211
Wednesday 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 P.M.
Friday 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
For medical emergencies always call 911
Spray Volunteer Fire Department
P.O. Box 83
Spray, OR 97874
Chief: Jeremiah Holmes
Asst Chief: Steve Cossitt
Safety Officer: Dennis Starr
Other Fire Fighters:
Melody Holmes
Ryann Starr
Gregory Mengis
Dave Boise
Fire Department Meetings are the first and third Thursday of every month.
Spray Volunteer Ambulance
P.O. Box 155
Spray, OR 97874
Medical Director: Dr. Douglas Gruzd
Crew Lead: Joan Field, EMT-Interm. 541-771-7331
Non-Profit: SVAI is a 501(c)(3)
For questions regarding volunteering or billing please contact Sandra Speer at 541-468-2086.
Trained Ambulance Crew:
Bret Henry – Driver
Sherrill Cossitt – EMR
Joan Field – EMT-Intermediate
Scott Field – EMT
Penny Moon – EMT
Cassi Newton – EMT
Rodney Hines – EMT Crystal Rey - EMR
Board Members:
Scott Field – President
Darlene Starr – Secretary
Dianna Mengis – Treasurer
Brad Stevens – Board Member
Mike Gray – Board Member
First Responders in Training:
(none at this time)
We are in need of additional Responders, and can guide and assist with training programs. Please contact us if you are interested!
Email: SprayVolAmb@gmail.com
(Note: email is not monitored every day).
Call: Sandy at 541-468-2086 or Joan at 541-771-7331
Thank you!
Spray High School
The Spray School District has a current enrollment of 61 students K-12. The campus includes five separate buildings with three contained classrooms: one houses K-3 and 4-7, one houses 8-12, and the central services building contains the administration offices, cafe, library, and media center. The Spray School District offers a strong academic and activities program for all students. We maintain updated technology and a variety of distance education offerings.
School Board meeting second Monday of each month.
Spray School District
P.O. Box 230
Spray, OR 97874
541-468-2226
Wheeler County Community Transportation
Sarah Cole, Program Coordinator
Phone: (541) 468-2859 or 1-800-721-8425
E-mail: scole@co.wheeler.or.us
Wheeler County Community Transportation provides public transportation to meet the needs of Wheeler County’s Seniors, person with disabilities and with space available to the general public.
WCCT Office
P. O. Box 152
Spray, OR 97874
J&T River Shuttles
Phone: (541) 771-0341
DIRECTIONS
Nestled along the scenic John Day River in Eastern Oregon, Spray offers breathtaking landscapes and small-town charm. Located on Highway 19, Spray is about 70 miles southwest of Pendleton and 90 miles northeast of Bend. Whether you're visiting for the famous Spray Rodeo, exploring the nearby John Day Fossil Beds, or just passing through, getting here is part of the adventure!
For GPS navigation, enter: Spray, OR 97874
Need more help finding us? Contact City Hall for assistance!