About John Day, OR
John Day, Oregon is a city located in Grant County, Oregon. It has a population of 1,821-- making it the largest city in all of Grant County. The city was named after a Virginian member of the 1811 Astor Expedition, John Day. The river that runs through the city is also called the John Day River. The city of John Day is surrounded by the Strawberry Mountains to the south and the Blue Mountains to the north. Local businesses in the area include K T Income Tax service and Kathie Stoddard Realty.