Lonerock is a city in Gilliam County, Oregon, United States, twenty miles east of Condon.

The Lonerock area, in a valley cut by a small stream, was lush with grasses, and the surrounding hills abounded with game animals.

In 1874, Edward Wineland erected a water-powered sawmill at Lonerock, which allowed construction and settlement to thrive, and, in 1875, a post office was established.

began pushing back on the intruding settlers, causing many to flee to The Dalles.

The US Army was called on to protect the remaining inhabitants, and by 1882 the area was secured and the town was incorporated, one of the county's first.

[10] In 1898, Reverend Deuse joined the community and built a Methodist church that held weekly services for many years.

[12] By 1900, the town's population stood at 68; new settlers were arriving and several businesses operated within its limits.

A varied economy was arising, including hunting for sport, fishing, and winter sledding.

An annual rodeo, held on the middle of Main Street, became a popular event, attracting participants and spectators from the surrounding area.

This part of the economy gradually evaporated due to a mixture of fluctuating sheep prices and the increased prevalence of cattle raising in the area.

[10] The lush grasses on the area's hillsides allowed cattle raising, which currently accounts for nearly all the city's economy.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.01 square miles (2.62 km2), all of it land.