St. Helens, County seat on Columbia River, Oregon
The city stretches along the western bank of the Columbia River, where four waterways meet approximately 30 miles northwest of Portland.
Founded in 1845 as Plymouth by Captain Henry Montgomery Knighton, the settlement changed its name to St. Helens in 1850 due to Mount St. Helens views.
The riverfront district contains numerous buildings on the National Register of Historic Places, featuring local restaurants and craft beer establishments.
Sand Island provides free dock access on the Columbia River, with facilities for camping, hiking, and outdoor recreation throughout the year.
The Lewis and Clark Expedition documented their overnight stay in this location on November 5, 1805, noting encounters with Native Americans.
Location: Columbia County
Inception: 1889
Elevation above the sea: 11.9 m
Website: http://www.ci.st-helens.or.us/
Website: http://ci.st-helens.or.us
GPS coordinates: 45.85944,-122.81694
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:53
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