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Columbia County, Oregon

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Columbia County is in northwest Oregon, bordering the state of Washington. The Columbia River forms its northern border, connecting the Pacific Ocean. Scappoose, St. Helens, and Vernonia form a triangle of timber towns trying to reinvent themselves.

Visitors come to the 20+ mile-long Crown Zellerbach Trail, a rails-to-trails cutting through the heart of the county. The county’s western edge dips its toes in the Coast Range. This area has hills and hollows that are perfect for exploration.

Columbia County is where Portland commuters and old-school loggers coexist, sometimes uneasily. It’s a place in transition, holding onto its roots while reaching for new opportunities. And let’s not forget the annual Scappoose Sauerkraut Festival. Because nothing says “party” like fermented cabbage.

CategoryDetails
County NameColumbia County
County SeatSt. Helens
PopulationApproximately 54,000
Cities, Towns, and CommunitiesSt. Helens, Scappoose, Rainier, Vernonia, Clatskanie, Columbia City
Interstates and HighwaysU.S. Highway 30, State Highway 47
FIPS Code41-009
Total Area (Land and Water)688 square miles (657 sq mi land, 31 sq mi water)
Adjacent Counties (and Direction)Wahkiakum County, Washington (Northwest), Cowlitz County, Washington (Northeast), Clark County, Washington (East), Multnomah County (Southeast), Washington County (South), Clatsop County (West)
Time ZonePacific Time Zone (PST)
StateOregon
Coordinates45°56’N, 123°09’W
EtymologyNamed after the Columbia River, which forms its northern border
Major LandmarksColumbia River, Sauvie Island, Scappoose Bay, Nehalem River Scenic Byway
WebsiteColumbia County Website

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