St Helens Oregon

	St Helens

St. Helens is located in southeastern Columbia County, on the Columbia River, approximately 30 miles northwest of Portland, between Columbia City and Scappoose along Highway 30. St Helens is also situated southwest of its supposed namesake, Mount St Helens.

From its inception, the town's position on the river made it a port. Near the riverfront, the old town portion of St. Helens features a Nationally Registered Historic District encompassing 10 blocks, which includes residences and civic buildings dating back nearly a century. One of the more popular building in the historic district is a museum housed in the 1906 courthouse.

Originally settled by New England loggers, St. Helens' basalt rock quarry was also a major industry in the early 1900s. Major employers today include mining, forest products and manufacturing operations.

This section of the Columbia river along Saint Helens offers folks a large selection of Outdoor Activities, including some of the best Fishing anywhere in the state.

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Public Libraries St. Helens Public Library |
Motels, Hotels, and Resorts Best Western Oak Meadows Inn |

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The Most Anticipated Upcoming Oregon Events Are:
Holiday Music Festival La Grande December 5 thru December 6
2009 Wine Country Thanksgiving Portland November 27 thru November 29
Quilt Run 101 The Oregon Coast February 5 thru February 15
Rotary Holiday Home Tour La Grande December 12
Champoeg Holiday Gathering St. Paul December 5

Other upcoming events include:
Traditions Holiday Celebrations Sunriver November 26 thru January 1
25th Annual Historic Homes Parlor Tour Baker City December 12
Yuletide in Seaside Seaside November 26 thru November 28
Starlight Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting Redmond November 28
Candlelight Tour Aurora December 5 thru December 6

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