About Oregon City, Oregon
Oregon City is a city of roughly 37,000 in Clackamas County, about 13 miles south of downtown Portland along the Willamette River. Historically significant as the end of the Oregon Trail and the first incorporated city west of the Rocky Mountains, Oregon City combines deep history with a revitalized downtown and the dramatic Willamette Falls.
History of Oregon City
Oregon City was founded in 1829 at the site of Willamette Falls by John McLoughlin, the chief factor of the Hudson's Bay Company. It was the end of the Oregon Trail for thousands of pioneers in the 1840s and 1850s, and served as the capital of the Oregon Territory until 1851. Oregon City was the first incorporated city west of the Rocky Mountains (incorporated in 1844). Willamette Falls powered early sawmills, paper mills, and eventually one of the first long-distance transmission of electricity in the world.
Neighborhoods in Oregon City
Oregon City is home to a mix of neighborhoods and districts, each with its own character.
| Neighborhood | Character |
|---|
| Downtown / McLoughlin | The historic commercial core along Main Street, near the Willamette River. |
| McLoughlin Historic District | On the bluff above downtown, with Victorian-era homes. |
| South End | Residential neighborhoods extending south along the river. |
| Glen Oak / Hazel Grove | Suburban neighborhoods to the east. |
| Park Place | A community on the hill east of downtown. |
Notable attractions in Oregon City
Oregon City offers residents and visitors a variety of local attractions.
Willamette Falls
The second-largest waterfall by volume in the U.S., visible from several viewpoints.
End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center
A major museum about the Oregon Trail experience.
Municipal Elevator
A 130-foot elevator connecting downtown to the historic McLoughlin neighborhood above.
McLoughlin House
The home of Dr. John McLoughlin, now a National Park Service unit.
Clackamas County Historical Society Museum
Strong regional history collection.
Oregon City at a glance
- Population: ~37,000
- Median household income: $85,000
- Median home value: $525,000
Economy of Oregon City
Oregon City's economy combines professional services (it's the Clackamas County seat with major government employment), manufacturing, healthcare, and a growing tourism sector around its historic assets. Clackamas Community College's main campus is a significant educational and economic presence.
Yes — we serve Oregon City. Our Portland clinic on SE Gladstone Road is the closest location, and we also offer in-home mobile service if you’d rather we come to you.
The Portland clinic is on the 2nd floor (stairs only). If stairs are a barrier, our in-home mobile service is the right choice.
