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Oregon City: Oregon
City is located approximately 13 miles south of Portland, Oregon,
along the banks of the Willamette and Clackamas Rivers. Recreational
opportunities include fishing, boating, swimming and golfing. The City
has a long history, and was Oregon's first State Capital.
Oregon City is the first incorporated city
west of the Mississippi. Established in 1829 by Dr. John McLoughlin as
a lumber mill near Willamette Falls, it was later designated as
Oregon's territorial capital. Visiting its many museums and historical
buildings allows you a glimpse of pioneer life in Oregon territory:
Oregon City,
Oregon Demographic Information
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