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Sweet Home

Situated in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains, Sweet Home can be found south of Lebanon, along Highway 20 and the South Santiam River.

This community was originally a "timber town", while now serving as a gateway to tremendous recreational opportunities created by the middle and south forks of the river.

Many murals grace buildings in Sweet Home, where there are as many as seven painted on buildings along Main Street, and two others are painted on local schools.

The first settlers arrived in 1851, but the town didn't grow quickly until the railroad arrived in 1932. The current population is over 7,000.

The Weddle Bridge, a community restoration project, that adjoins historic Sankey Park, is not only a favorite location for weddings, anniversary parties, music and dances, but also the background for the annual The Oregon Jamboree. Recognized as the biggest country music festival in the Northwest, the Oregon Jamboree more than doubles the population of Sweet Home for 3 days in August.

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Bed and Breakfasts and Country Inns Santiam River Resort Bed and Breakfast |
Restaurants, Cafes, Delis, Bakeries Point Restaurant |
Golf Sweet Home Inn |
History East Linn Museum |
Public Libraries Sweet Home Public Library |
Motels, Hotels, and Resorts Sweet Home Inn | Sweet Home Inn |
RV campgrounds and dealers Fernview Campground | House Rock Campground | Lost Prairie Campground | Trout Creek Campground | Yukwah Campground |
Sports and Sporting Events Hackleman Old-Growth Trail #3399 | Iron Mountain Trail #3389 |
Wildlife Viewing Diamond D Guide Service | South Santiam Fish Hatchery |
Willamette National Forest Sweet Home Ranger District | Location: Sweet Home City Hall, 1140 12th Ave, Oregon 97386 Telephone 541-367-5128

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The Most Anticipated Upcoming Oregon Events Are:
First Run Eugene December 31 thru January 1
Holiday Festival Silver Falls December 12 thru December 13
PGE Festival of Lights Holiday Parade Salem December 12
Yuletide in Seaside Seaside November 26 thru November 28
10th Annual Magic at the Mill Salem December 19 thru December 23

Other upcoming events include:
Clayfolk Show and Sale Medford November 20 thru November 22
Champoeg Holiday Gathering St. Paul December 5
Whale of a Christmas Depoe Bay December 5
Annual Rogue Valley Toy Run Medford December 5
10th Annual Magic at the Mill Salem December 19 thru December 23

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