Hillsboro, County seat in Washington County, Oregon, United States.
Description
Hillsboro sits in the Tualatin Valley at 60 meters elevation and spreads across residential districts, commercial areas, and open green spaces. The town combines rural traditions with modern industrial zones, with parks and fields shaping the overall layout.
History
The settlement arose in 1841 and took its name from David Hill, an early settler in the region. Over the decades, the place shifted from an agricultural community to a center of the technology industry.
Culture
The Glenn & Viola Walters Cultural Arts Center presents exhibitions, performances, and courses that mirror the artistic life of the town. Visitors can engage with works by local artists and get a sense of the creative activities happening in the neighborhood.
Practical
The MAX Light Rail system links the town directly to Portland and serves several stations across neighborhoods and the industrial district. Travelers can use this to navigate and reach different parts of town without a car.
Did you know?
The Silicon Forest district houses numerous semiconductor production facilities, making the region an important location for microchip manufacturing. These plants shape the economic profile of the town and draw specialists from different countries.
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Hare Field
1.4 km
Chief Kno-Tah
1.6 km
Hillsboro Civic Center
99 m
Shute Park
1.7 km
Edward Schulmerich House
739 m
Washington County Courthouse
81 m
Main Street Bridge
2 kmJackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve
2 km
Glenn & Viola Walters Cultural Arts Center
602 m
Hamby Park
1.3 km
Linklater Commons
232 m
Bagley Park
398 m
Charles Shorey House
1.1 km
Rice–Gates House
689 mMcKay Creek Golf Course
1.4 kmKillarney West Golf Course
2.5 kmHillsboro Arch
2 kmBag & Baggage
365 mEastman Rose Garden Mosaic
841 mFood Is Our Common Ground
274 mFor Everyone
1.5 kmWork of art
610 mScenic viewpoint
2.3 kmScenic viewpoint
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