Previously known as Sylvania, Oran was named by a sea captain who had spent time in Oran, Algeria, during the Crimean War. It was founded in 1869.
Population (2000 Census)
Oran: 1,264 (+8.6% from 1990)
County: 40, 422
State: 5,595,211
Geography:
Land Area: 1.1 square miles
Elevation: 347 feet above sea level
Location: South of Chaffee near the intersection of MO Hwy. 77 and MO Rt. W.
For more information about Oran: Oran City Hall at 573-262-3942.
