Corvallis

Corvallis extends along the Willamette River with hills of the Oregon Coast Range framing its western border and contains numerous parks within its 14 square miles.

Joseph C. Avery established the settlement in 1845, initially naming it Marysville before changing to Corvallis, which originates from Latin meaning heart of the valley.

Oregon State University shapes the city demographics with 38,000 students contributing to educational programs, research initiatives, and sporting events throughout the academic year.

The city maintains an extensive network of bicycle paths, multiple shopping districts, and direct connections to outdoor recreation areas through maintained hiking trails.

The National Clonal Germplasm Repository in Corvallis preserves and studies fruit crops, maintaining collections of hazelnuts, berries, and pears for agricultural research.

Location: Benton County

Inception: 1845

Founders: Joseph C. Avery

Elevation above the sea: 72 m

Website: http://www.corvallisoregon.gov/

Address: Corvallis, OR, USA 97339 Corvallis

Website: http://corvallisoregon.gov

GPS coordinates: 44.57078,-123.27600

Latest update: September 15, 2025 08:45