Resting at the convergence of Willamette Falls and the Clackamas River, Oregon City, Oregon is a historic city with an appreciation for its past and a hopeful eye on the future. The city lies about 13 miles southeast of Portland.

As the first incorporated city west of the Mississippi, Oregon City has a rich and fascinating history. The city was so named because it was the final stop of the Oregon Trail, a 2,170-mile path that led early settlers to the exciting possibilities of the great Pacific Northwest. Oregon City’s stature as capitol of the west was diminished when Salem was named Oregon’s state capitol and Portland surpassed its population. Today, Oregon City is the seat of Clackamas County and home to almost 30,000 people.

Originally a timber and paper mill center, Oregon City now boasts several high tech and light manufacturing companies. The city, which rises sharply from the Falls, rests on several elevations, all of which are made accessible by the water-powered Oregon City Municipal Elevator.

Homes for sale in the area include historic settlements from the Oregon Trail days as well as more recent luxury estates. Oregon City has hosted two “Street of Dreams” events, showings of impeccably designed and decorated homes all along the same street, over the past several years. Those who can’t afford such opulent real estate are still drawn here by the city’s lush wooded areas, unsurpassed natural beauty, and easy commute to the Portland Metro area.

Contributed by: John L. Scott Real Estate