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Cities & counties megasites
Oregon cities
Oregon counties

Fairview
Gresham
Maywood Park
Portland
Troutdale
Wood Village
Baker County
Benton County
Clackamas County
Clatsop County
Columbia County
Coos County
Crook County
Curry County

Deschutes County
Douglas County
Gilliam County
Grant County
Harney County
Hood River County
Jackson County
Jefferson County
Josephine County
Klamath County
Lake County
Lane County
Lincoln County
Linn County

Malheur County
Marion County
Morrow County
Multnomah County
Polk County
Sherman County
Tillamook County
Umatilla County
Union County
Wallowa County
Wasco County
Washington County
Wheeler County
Yamhill County

Cities & counties megasites

CascadeLink: Regional Government: http://www.cascadelink.org/gov/

Local Government link provides profiles of cities in the Portland metropolitan area, including Multnomah, Clackamas, Washington and Clark counties. Regional Government page provides links to official county websites and county-related information for all of Oregon and Washington. The website also includes links to information about elections, jobs, libraries, education, organizations, neighborhoods, parks and recreation, transportation, arts and entertainment, and more.
Oregon Blue Book: Local Government: http://bluebook.state.or.us/local/index.htm

The Oregon Blue Book is the official state directory and fact book about all levels of government in Oregon.
Individual County Histories: http://arcweb.sos.state.or.us/county/cpinvlist.html

Oregon Historical County Records Guide presented by the Oregon State Archives.
County Boundary Changes: http://arcweb.sos.state.or.us/county/cpmapboundary.html

A series of maps from the Oregon State Archives showing significant county boundary changes since 1843.
Oregon QuickFacts from the US Census Bureau: http://quickfacts.censuc.gov/qfd/states/41000.html

Population, housing, business and geographic data for Oregon counties.
Oregon Counties: http://www.oregon.com/counties/

A clickable map and links to historical and current information about Oregon's counties.
Oregon Chamber Directory: http://www.aoi.org/chamber/cnfindchamber.asp

Directory of city and county chambers of commerce in Oregon, with links to the organizations' Web sites.

Oregon cities

Fairview, Oregon

Living in Fairview: http://www.ci.fairview.or.us/about.fairview.htm

A page on the city's official site.
Fairview, Oregon: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fairview%2C_Oregon

Historical, geographic, and demographic information in a collaborative online encyclopedia.

Gresham, Oregon

Welcome to the City of Gresham, Oregon: http://www.ci.gresham.or.us/

The city's official site.
Gresham (city), Oregon: http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/41/4131250.html

Population, housing, business and geographic data from the U.S. Census Bureau.

Maywood Park, Oregon

City of Maywood Park: http://www.cascadelink.org/gov/cities/maywood.html

Maywood Park city profile.
Maywood Park, Oregon: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maywood_Park%2C_Oregon

Historical, geographic, and demographic information in a collaborative online encyclopedia.

General Information: http://www.portlandonline.com/index.cfm?c=28565

Portland history, government structure, and symbols on the city's official site.
Portland (city), Oregon: http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/41/4159000.html

Population, housing, business and geographic data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Portland Profile: http://www.pova.com/visitors/portland_profile.html

A profile of the city provided by the Portland Oregon Visitors Association.
Portland, Ore.: http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0108588.html

Facts about Portland, including famous natives and residents.
Portland Facts: http://www.portlandalliance.com/about_portland/portland-facts.html

Community information, history, and more from the Portland Business Alliance.

Portland & Regional Bridges

The Bridges of Portland, Oregon: http://www.bizave.com/portland/bridges/

Need information on Portland bridges for a report? This is the site!
Willamette River Bridges: http://www2.co.multnomah.or.us/jsp/Public/EntryPoint?ch=2df4f35a679b7010VgnVCM1000003bc614acRCRD

Find bridge history and renovation information here. Explore the linked pages to learn about bridge types and operations, and for information on other bridges in Multnomah County.
Portland Bridges: http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/GEOENVIRONMENTAL/historic_bridges_Portland1.shtml

An overview of major bridges in the Portland area.
St. Johns Bridge Opens: http://www.aracnet.com/~histgaz/hgv1n3.htm

This page from the Historical Gazette discusses the opening of the bridge and why it is so spectacular.
General Media Kit: http://pova.com/media/genmedkit/gm_bridges_fountains.html#bridges

This page has satistics and historical highlights regarding some of the city's best-known spans.

Portland History

Portland Historical Timeline: http://www.portlandonline.com/auditor/index.cfm?c=27408&

This website from the City of Portland presents a city history timeline from 1843 to the present. View digital documents and images and then explore the history of the mayor's office, the Office of Transportation, the city's water works, and Portland Parks and Recreation.
Pioneer Courthouse Square History: http://www.pioneercourthousesquare.org/history.htm

This website provides a history of the square and its architecture; images; and a calendar of events to be held there.
A History of Public Transit in Portland: http://www.trimet.org/about/history/transitinportland.htm

A timeline of Portland's transit history.
Portland's Historic Union Station: http://www.splintercat.org/UnionStation/UnionStation.html

A history and photographic tour of Portland's Union Station. (Some broken links.)
Consolidation of Portland: http://www.aracnet.com/~histgaz/hgv1n4.htm

This website from the Historical Gazette discusses the consolidation of the cities of Portland, Albina, and East Portland in 1891.
Pittock Mansion - History: http://www.pittockmansion.org/history/

History of the Pittock Mansion, includes images.
Portland History: http://www.pova.com/media/history.html

How Portland got its name, the origin of Benson Bubblers, and other colorful moments from the city's history.

Troutdale, Oregon

A Brief History of Troutdale: http://www.ci.troutdale.or.us/history/

A page on the city's official site.
Troutdale, Oregon: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Troutdale%2C_Oregon

Historical, geographic, and demographic information in a collaborative online encyclopedia.

Wood Village, Oregon

City of Wood Village, Oregon: http://www.ci.wood-village.or.us/

The city's official site.
Wood Village, Oregon: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wood_Village%2C_Oregon

Historical, geographic, and demographic information in a collaborative online encyclopedia.

Oregon counties

Baker County

Baker County Facts and History: http://www.bakercounty.org/Facts_History/facts_history.html

A page on the county's official site.
Baker County: http://bluebook.state.or.us/local/counties/counties01.htm

Oregon Blue Book county information.
Baker County History: http://arcweb.sos.state.or.us/county/cpbakerhome.html

Oregon Historical County Records Guide
Baker County, Oregon: http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/41/41001.html

Population, housing, business and geographic data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Baker County: http://www.oregon.com/counties/baker.cfm

Historical and current information about the county.
Frequently Asked Questions About Baker County Oregon: http://www.visitbaker.com/faq/faq.shtml

Answers to the usual — and some unusual — questions about Baker County.

Benton County

Benton County Government: http://www.co.benton.or.us/county_info.php

A page on the county's official site.
Benton County: http://bluebook.state.or.us/local/counties/counties02.htm

Oregon Blue Book county information.
Benton County History: http://arcweb.sos.state.or.us/county/cpbentonhome.html

Oregon Historical County Records Guide
Benton County, Oregon: http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/41/41003.html

Population, housing, business and geographic data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Benton County: http://www.oregon.com/counties/benton.cfm

Historical and current information about the county.

Clackamas County

Clackamas County Overview: http://www.co.clackamas.or.us/about/cityrev.htm

A page on the county's official site.
Clackamas County: http://bluebook.state.or.us/local/counties/counties03.htm

Oregon Blue Book county information.
Clackamas County History: http://arcweb.sos.state.or.us/county/cpclackamashome.html

Oregon Historical County Records Guide
Clackamas County, Oregon: http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/41/41005.html

Population, housing, business and geographic data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Clackamas County: http://www.oregon.com/counties/clackamas.cfm

Historical and current information about the county.
Clackamas County History: http://www.usgennet.org/alhnorus/ahorclak/history.html

County history 1800-1900, as well as Native American history, Oregon Trail information, and articles about the Willamette Meteorite.

Clatsop County

County Info: http://www.co.clatsop.or.us/ ?deptid=0&pageid=42

A description and brief history on the county's official site.
Clatsop County: http://bluebook.state.or.us/local/counties/counties04.htm

Oregon Blue Book county information.
Clatsop County History: http://arcweb.sos.state.or.us/county/cpclatsophome.html

Oregon Historical County Records Guide
Clatsop County, Oregon: http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/41/41007.html

Population, housing, business and geographic data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Clatsop County: http://www.oregon.com/counties/clatsop.cfm

Historical and current information about the county.
Clatsop County Reference Information: http://www.clatsop.com/ccri/

Resources and statistics about the county and some of its larger cities.

Columbia County

About Columbia County: http://www.co.columbia.or.us/about.m.asp

Basic information on the county's official site.
Columbia County: http://bluebook.state.or.us/local/counties/counties05.htm

Oregon Blue Book county information.
Columbia County History: http://arcweb.sos.state.or.us/county/cpcolumbiahome.html

Oregon Historical County Records Guide
Columbia County, Oregon: http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/41/41009.html

Population, housing, business and geographic data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Columbia County: http://www.oregon.com/counties/columbia.cfm

Historical and current information about the county.
The Columbia County Historian Home Page: http://www.twrps.com/ccor

A collection of historical information about people and communities, and the Ranier Bridge, with articles from the Ranier Review newspaper.

Coos County

Coos County, Oregon: http://www.co.coos.or.us

The county's official site.
Coos County: http://bluebook.state.or.us/local/counties/counties06.htm

Oregon Blue Book county information.
Coos County History: http://arcweb.sos.state.or.us/county/cpcooshome.html

Oregon Historical County Records Guide
Coos County, Oregon: http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/41/41011.html

Population, housing, business and geographic data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Coos County: http://www.oregon.com/counties/coos.cfm

Historical and current information about the county.
Coos County Community Profile: http://www.ohs.org/education/folklife/Coos-Community-Profile.cfm

Oregon Historical Society's page about the folk traditions, customs, festivals and arts of Coos County.
Bay Area History: http://www.oregonsbayareachamber.com/history.htm

History of the county with photographs.

Crook County

About the County: http://co.crook.or.us/AbouttheCounty/tabid/56/Default.aspx

A page on the county's official site.
Crook County: http://bluebook.state.or.us/local/counties/counties07.htm

Oregon Blue Book county information.
Crook County History: http://arcweb.sos.state.or.us/county/cpcrookhome.html

Oregon Historical County Records Guide
Crook County, Oregon: http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/41/41013.html

Population, housing, business and geographic data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Crook County: http://www.oregon.com/counties/crook.cfm

Historical and current information about the county.
About Crook County: http://www.rootsweb.com/~orcrook/abtcrook.html

A brief history of the county on a genealogy research site.

Curry County

Curry County - Oregon: http://www.co.curry.or.us/

The county's official site.
Curry County: http://bluebook.state.or.us/local/counties/counties08.htm

Oregon Blue Book county information.
Curry County History: http://arcweb.sos.state.or.us/county/cpcurryhome.html

Oregon Historical County Records Guide
Curry County, Oregon: http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/41/41015.html

Population, housing, business and geographic data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Curry County: http://www.oregon.com/counties/curry.cfm

Historical and current information about the county.
Curry County Historical Society: http://www.curryhistory.com/resources.html

Legends and lore, and pioneer biographies from the local historical society.

Deschutes County

History: http://www.co.deschutes.or.us/go/visiting/history

A page on the county's official site.
Deschutes County: http://bluebook.state.or.us/local/counties/counties09.htm

Oregon Blue Book county information.
Deschutes County History: http://arcweb.sos.state.or.us/county/cpdeschuteshome.html

Oregon Historical County Records Guide
Deschutes County, Oregon: http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/41/41017.html

Population, housing, business and geographic data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Deschutes County: http://www.oregon.com/counties/deschutes.cfm

Historical and current information about the county.
Towns & Cities: http://www.rootsweb.com/~ordeschu/dcity-towns.html

Origins of the names of cities and towns in Deschutes County.

Douglas County

Douglas County Overview: http://www.co.douglas.or.us/overview.asp

A page on the county's official site.
Douglas County: http://bluebook.state.or.us/local/counties/counties10.htm

Oregon Blue Book county information.
Douglas County History: http://arcweb.sos.state.or.us/county/cpdouglashome.html

Oregon Historical County Records Guide
Douglas County, Oregon: http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/41/41019.html

Population, housing, business and geographic data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Douglas County: http://www.oregon.com/counties/douglas.cfm

Historical and current information about the county.

Gilliam County

Gilliam County: http://bluebook.state.or.us/local/counties/counties11.htm

Oregon Blue Book county information.
Gilliam County History: http://arcweb.sos.state.or.us/county/cpgilliamhome.html

Oregon Historical County Records Guide
Gilliam County, Oregon: http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/41/41021.html

Population, housing, business and geographic data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Gilliam County: http://www.oregon.com/counties/gilliam.cfm

Historical and current information about the county.
Gilliam County, Oregon, Genealogy & History: http://www.rootsweb.com/~orgillia/

History, towns, and famous residents of the county.

Grant County

Grant County: http://bluebook.state.or.us/local/counties/counties12.htm

Oregon Blue Book county information.
Grant County History: http://arcweb.sos.state.or.us/county/cpgranthome.html

Oregon Historical County Records Guide
Grant County, Oregon: http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/41/41023.html

Population, housing, business and geographic data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Grant County: http://www.oregon.com/counties/grant.cfm

Historical and current information about the county.
Grant County History: http://www.grantcounty.cc/land/

County history provided by the local chamber of commerce.
Grant County In The Beginning: http://gesswhoto.com/beginning.html

History page of a genealogy and history research site. See the county home page for many more informative links.

Harney County

County History: http://www.co.harney.or.us/history.htm

A page on the county's official site.
Harney County: http://bluebook.state.or.us/local/counties/counties13.htm

Oregon Blue Book county information.
Harney County History: http://arcweb.sos.state.or.us/county/cpharneyhome.html

Oregon Historical County Records Guide
Harney County, Oregon: http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/41/41025.html

Population, housing, business and geographic data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Harney County: http://www.oregon.com/counties/harney.cfm

Historical and current information about the county.
History: http://www.harneycounty.com/LilRedCone/History.htm

County history provided by the local chamber of commerce.

Hood River County

Hood River County, Oregon: http://www.co.hood-river.or.us

The county's official site.
Hood River County: http://bluebook.state.or.us/local/counties/counties14.htm

Oregon Blue Book county information.
Hood River County History: http://arcweb.sos.state.or.us/county/cphoodriverhome.html

Oregon Historical County Records Guide
Hood River County, Oregon: http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/41/41027.html

Population, housing, business and geographic data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Hood River County: http://www.oregon.com/counties/hoodriver.cfm

Historical and current information about the county.
Histories and Profiles: hhttp://www.hoodriver.org/HRCCC_CategoryTemplate.asp?CategoryINDX=471

Information about communities in Hood River County provided by the local chamber of commerce.

Jackson County

About Jackson County: http://www.co.jackson.or.us/Page.asp?NavID=62

This page on the county's official website has links in the left-hand column for additional information.
Jackson County: http://bluebook.state.or.us/local/counties/counties15.htm

Oregon Blue Book county information.
Jackson County History: http://arcweb.sos.state.or.us/county/cpjacksonhome.html

Oregon Historical County Records Guide
Jackson County, Oregon: http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/41/41029.html

Population, housing, business and geographic data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Jackson County: http://www.oregon.com/counties/jackson.cfm

Historical and current information about the county.

Jefferson County

Welcome to Jefferson County: http://www.co.jefferson.or.us

The county's official site.
Jefferson County: http://bluebook.state.or.us/local/counties/counties16.htm

Oregon Blue Book county information.
Jefferson County History: http://arcweb.sos.state.or.us/county/cpjeffersonhome.html

Oregon Historical County Records Guide
Jefferson County, Oregon: http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/41/41031.html

Population, housing, business and geographic data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Jefferson County: http://www.oregon.com/counties/jefferson.cfm

Historical and current information about the county.
Jefferson County Community Profile: http://www.ohs.org/education/folklife/Jefferson-County.cfm

Oregon Historical Society's page about the folk traditions, customs, festivals and arts of Jefferson County.
About Jefferson County: http://www.madraschamber.com/about.cfm

Information about the county's government.

Josephine County

Josephine County Online: http://www.co.josephine.or.us

The county's official site.
Josephine County: http://bluebook.state.or.us/local/counties/counties17.htm

Oregon Blue Book county information.
Josephine County History: http://arcweb.sos.state.or.us/county/cpjosephinehome.html

Oregon Historical County Records Guide
Josephine County, Oregon: http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/41/41033.html

Population, housing, business and geographic data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Josephine County: http://www.oregon.com/counties/josephine.cfm

Historical and current information about the county.
Josephine County Community Profile: http://www.ohs.org/education/folklife/Josephine-County-Profile.cfm

Oregon Historical Society's page about the folk traditions, customs, festivals and arts of Josephine County.
Gold Discovery in Josephine County: http://www.roguerivervalley.com/historical_society/gold_discovery.htm

An article about the early growth of the county, provided by the local historical society.

Klamath County

Our Community: http://www.co.klamath.or.us/HumanResources/Community.htm

A page on the county's official site.
Klamath County: http://bluebook.state.or.us/local/counties/counties18.htm

Oregon Blue Book county information.
Klamath County History: http://arcweb.sos.state.or.us/county/cpklamathhome.html

Oregon Historical County Records Guide
Klamath County, Oregon: http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/41/41035.html

Population, housing, business and geographic data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Klamath County: http://www.oregon.com/counties/klamath.cfm

Historical and current information about the county.
Klamath Tribes History: http://www.klamathtribes.org/history.html

A page about Native Americans in the Klamath Basin.

Lake County

County Profile: http://www.lakecountyor.org/Economic%20Development.htm

A page on the county's official site.
Lake County: http://bluebook.state.or.us/local/counties/counties19.htm

Oregon Blue Book county information.
Lake County History: http://arcweb.sos.state.or.us/county/cplakehome.html

Oregon Historical County Records Guide
Lake County, Oregon: http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/41/41037.html

Population, housing, business and geographic data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Lake County: http://www.oregon.com/counties/lake.cfm

Historical and current information about the county.

Lane County

About Lane County: http://www.co.lane.or.us/About/default.htm

A page on the county's official site.
Lane County: http://bluebook.state.or.us/local/counties/counties20.htm

Oregon Blue Book county information.
Lane County History: http://arcweb.sos.state.or.us/county/cplanehome.html

Oregon Historical County Records Guide
Lane County, Oregon: http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/41/41039.html

Population, housing, business and geographic data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Lane County: http://www.oregon.com/counties/lane.cfm

Historical and current information about the county.
Lane County Facts: http://www.cvalco.org/static/index.cfm?contentID=89

Information from the Lane County Convention and Visitors Association.
A Brief History of Lane County: http://www.rootsweb.com/~orlane/history/lanehist.htm

A genealogical research website with information about the county's history, early settlers, and Native American tribes in the area.

Lincoln County

Welcome to Lincoln County, Oregon: http://www.co.lincoln.or.us

The county's official site.
Lincoln County: http://bluebook.state.or.us/local/counties/counties21.htm

Oregon Blue Book county information.
Lincoln County History: http://arcweb.sos.state.or.us/county/cplincolnhome.html

Oregon Historical County Records Guide
Lincoln County, Oregon: http:\\quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/41/41041.html

Population, housing, business and geographic data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Lincoln County: http://www.oregon.com/counties/lincoln.cfm

Historical and current information about the county.
The History of Lincoln County Communities: http://www.newportnet.com/coasthistory/Communities.htm

History of cities in Lincoln County.

Linn County

About Linn County: http://www.co.linn.or.us/about%20linn%20county.htm

A page on the county's official site.
Linn County: http://bluebook.state.or.us/local/counties/counties22.htm

Oregon Blue Book county information.
Linn County History: http://arcweb.sos.state.or.us/county/cplinnhome.html

Oregon Historical County Records Guide
Linn County, Oregon: http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/41/41043.html

Population, housing, business and geographic data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Linn County: http://www.oregon.com/counties/linn.cfm

Historical and current information about the county.

Malheur County

About Malheur County: http://www.malheurco.org/AboutMalCo/index.htm

A page on the county's official site.
Malheur County: http://bluebook.state.or.us/local/counties/counties23.htm

Oregon Blue Book county information.
Malheur County History: http://arcweb.sos.state.or.us/county/cpmalheurhome.html

Oregon Historical County Records Guide
Malheur County, Oregon: http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/41/41045.html

Population, housing, business and geographic data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Malheur County: http://www.oregon.com/counties/malheur.cfm

Historical and current information about the county.
Malheur County Community Profile: http://www.ohs.org/education/folklife/Malheur-Community-Profile.cfm

Oregon Historical Society's page about the folk traditions, customs, festivals and arts of Malheur County.
History of Malheur County, Oregon: http://www.oregongenealogy.com/malheur/history1.htm

This website provides a county history, biographies, and other genealogy resources.

Marion County

Marion County, Oregon: http://www.co.marion.or.us/

The county's official site.
Marion County: http://bluebook.state.or.us/local/counties/counties24.htm

Oregon Blue Book county information.
Marion County History: http://arcweb.sos.state.or.us/county/cpmarionhome.html

Oregon Historical County Records Guide
Marion County, Oregon: http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/41/41047.html

Population, housing, business and geographic data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Marion County: http://www.oregon.com/counties/marion.cfm

Historical and current information about the county.
Marion County, Oregon: http://oregonpioneers.com/marion/index.htm

Early history of the county.

Morrow County

Morrow County: http://www.morrowcountyoregon.com

The county's official site.
Morrow County: http://bluebook.state.or.us/local/counties/counties25.htm

Oregon Blue Book county information.
Morrow County History: http://arcweb.sos.state.or.us/county/cpmorrowhome.html

Oregon Historical County Records Guide
Morrow County, Oregon: http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/41/41049.html

Population, housing, business and geographic data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Morrow County: http://www.oregon.com/counties/morrow.cfm

Historical and current information about the county.
Illustrated History of Umatilla and Morrow Counties: http://www.rootsweb.com/~ormorrow/History.htm

Brief early history and pioneer biographies.

Multnomah County

Polk County

History of Polk County, Oregon: http://www.co.polk.or.us/GeneralInfo.asp

A page on the county's official site.
Polk County: http://bluebook.state.or.us/local/counties/counties27.htm

Oregon Blue Book county information.
Polk County History: http://arcweb.sos.state.or.us/county/cppolkhome.html

Oregon Historical County Records Guide
Polk County, Oregon: http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/41/41053.html

Population, housing, business and geographic data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Polk County: http://www.oregon.com/counties/polk.cfm

Historical and current information about the county.

Sherman County

Welcome to Sherman County, Oregon: http://www.sherman-county.com/index.htm

The county's official site.
Sherman County: http://bluebook.state.or.us/local/counties/counties28.htm

Oregon Blue Book county information.
Sherman County History: http://arcweb.sos.state.or.us/county/cpshermanhome.html

Oregon Historical County Records Guide
Sherman County, Oregon: http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/41/41055.html

Population, housing, business and geographic data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Sherman County: http://www.oregon.com/counties/sherman.cfm

Historical and current information about the county.

Tillamook County

Tillamook County, Oregon: http://www.co.tillamook.or.us

The county's official site.
Tillamook County: http://bluebook.state.or.us/local/counties/counties29.htm

Oregon Blue Book county information.
Tillamook County History: http://arcweb.sos.state.or.us/county/cptillamookhome.html

Oregon Historical County Records Guide
Tillamook County, Oregon: http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/41/41057.html

Population, housing, business and geographic data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Tillamook County: http://www.oregon.com/counties/tillamook.cfm

Historical and current information about the county.
Tillamook County History: http://www.tillamoo.com/history.html

Find the county's early history and historic photos on this site.
History and Tradition: http://www.tillamookcheese.com/ourstory/historyandtradition.aspx

Learn the history of dairy farming and cheese making in Tillamook County.

Umatilla County

History: http://www.co.umatilla.or.us/history.htm

A page on official county government Web site.
Umatilla County: http://bluebook.state.or.us/local/counties/counties30.htm

Oregon Blue Book county information.
Umatilla County History: http://arcweb.sos.state.or.us/county/cpumatillahome.html

Oregon Historical County Records Guide
Umatilla County, Oregon: http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/41/41059.html

Population, housing, business and geographic data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Umatilla County: http://www.oregon.com/counties/umatilla.cfm

Historical and current information about the county.
Illustrated History of Umatilla and Morrow Counties: http://www.rootsweb.com/~ormorrow/History.htm

Brief early history and pioneer biographies.
History: http://www.umatilla.org/chamber-umatilla-history.htm

Umatilla County history provided by the local chamber of commerce.

Union County

Welcome to Union County: http://www.union-county.org/

The county's official site.
Union County: http://bluebook.state.or.us/local/counties/counties31.htm

Oregon Blue Book county information.
Union County History: http://arcweb.sos.state.or.us/county/cpunionhome.html

Oregon Historical County Records Guide
Union County, Oregon: http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/41/41061.html

Population, housing, business and geographic data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Union County: http://www.oregon.com/counties/union.cfm

Historical and current information about the county.
About Union County: http://www.unioncountychamber.org/about.cfm

Current and historical information from the local chamber of commerce.
County Government, Union County, Oregon: http://www.oregongenealogy.com/union/county.htm

Early political history of the county.

Wallowa County

Wallowa County, Oregon: http://www.co.wallowa.or.us

The county's official site.
Wallowa County: http://bluebook.state.or.us/local/counties/counties32.htm

Oregon Blue Book county information.
Wallowa County History: http://arcweb.sos.state.or.us/county/cpwallowahome.html

Oregon Historical County Records Guide
Wallowa County, Oregon: http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/41/41063.html

Population, housing, business and geographic data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Wallowa County: http://www.oregon.com/counties/wallowa.cfm

Historical and current information about the county.

Wasco County

Wasco County Home Page: http://www.co.wasco.or.us/

The county's official site.
Wasco County: http://bluebook.state.or.us/local/counties/counties33.htm

Oregon Blue Book county information.
Wasco County History: http://arcweb.sos.state.or.us/county/cpwascohome.html

Oregon Historical County Records Guide
Wasco County, Oregon: http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/41/41065.html

Population, housing, business and geographic data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Wasco County: http://www.oregon.com/counties/wasco.cfm

Historical and current information about the county.
A History of Wasco County: http://www.wasco-history.r9esd.k12.or.us/wascocty.html

Web resources created for students of Wasco County school districts.

Washington County

General Information about Washington County: http://www.co.washington.or.us/deptmts/cao/geninfo/geninfo.htm

A page on the county's official site.
Washington County: http://bluebook.state.or.us/local/counties/counties34.htm

Oregon Blue Book county information.
Washington County History: http://arcweb.sos.state.or.us/county/cpwashingtonhome.html

Oregon Historical County Records Guide
Washington County, Oregon: http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/41/41067.html

Population, housing, business and geographic data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Washington County: http://www.oregon.com/counties/washington.cfm

Historical and current information about the county.
Washington County Community Profile: http://www.ohs.org/education/folklife/Washington-Community-Profile.cfm

Oregon Historical Society's page about the folk traditions, customs, festivals and arts of Washington County.

Wheeler County

Wheeler County: http://bluebook.state.or.us/local/counties/counties35.htm

Oregon Blue Book county information.
Wheeler County History: http://arcweb.sos.state.or.us/county/cpwheelerhome.html

Oregon Historical County Records Guide
Wheeler County, Oregon: http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/41/41069.html

Population, housing, business and geographic data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Wheeler County: http://www.oregon.com/counties/wheeler.cfm

Historical and current information about the county.
Wheeler County Facts and Historical Overview: http://www.rootsweb.com/~orwheele/wheeleroverview.html

Early history of the county on a genealogical research site.

Yamhill County

Facts and History: http://www.co.yamhill.or.us/index.asp?sel=1

A page on the county's official site.
Yamhill County: http://bluebook.state.or.us/local/counties/counties36.htm

Oregon Blue Book county information.
Yamhill County History: http://arcweb.sos.state.or.us/county/cpyamhillhome.html

Oregon Historical County Records Guide
Yamhill County, Oregon: http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/41/41071.html

Population, housing, business and geographic data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Yamhill County: http://www.oregon.com/counties/yamhill.cfm

Historical and current information about the county.