Beaverton

Beaverton is a city in Washington County, Oregon, covering roughly 20 square miles in the Tualatin Valley. The area combines residential streets with shopping centers and office parks that form a continuous urban landscape with Portland.

Lawrence Hall built a grist mill on Beaverton Creek in 1847, establishing the first settlement in the area. Thomas Denney followed a year later with a sawmill that enabled timber production for the growing community.

The Patricia Reser Center for the Arts presents performances and exhibitions, representing the artistic endeavors of Washington County residents.

Beaverton Transit Center offers connections to Portland through TriMet buses, MAX Light Rail, and WES Commuter Rail. The different lines run from early morning until late evening, covering the wider metro area.

The city takes its name from the beaver dams that once created numerous ponds and wetlands across the area. Early settlers found a landscape shaped by beavers that provided them with water and timber for their mills.

Location: Washington County

Inception: 1847

Elevation above the sea: 58 m

Shares border with: Aloha, Hillsboro, Tigard

Website: http://beavertonoregon.gov

GPS coordinates: 45.48694,-122.80361

Latest update: December 12, 2025 21:38