Rowena, OR

Rowena is an unincorporated community in Wasco County, Oregon, United States. The 2020 census counted 192 residents. The census definition of the area may not precisely correspond to local understanding of the area with the same name. Rowena is located west of The Dalles on the Columbia River, where the river passes through the natural feature Rowena Gap. Rowena makes sense once you see how its past, landscape, and current gathering spots overlap. The useful thing to know about Rowena is that its older landmarks and current settings belong to one connected place.