|
|
|
|
ESTACADA, OREGON
Estacada is a city in Clackamas County, Oregon, roughly 30 miles southeast of Portland.
The population was 2,371 at the 2000 census.
The city was founded in May 1905 as a camp for workers building a hydroelectric dam on the nearby Clackamas River in order to supply Portland with electricity. At the time, the river was relatively inaccessible by road, forcing the Oregon Power Railway Company to build a railway to the vicinity of the river to transport crews to the river for the construction of the dam. After the construction of the Hotel Estacada, the town became a weekend destination on the railroad line for residents of Portland. During the week, the train carried freight and work crews to and from Portland. In the early 20th century, a trolley line connected the town with downtown Portland. The early railroad history of the city is commemorated in a mural in downtown near the town hall. The railway line has been removed; there is no longer rail service to Estacada.
There are several schools in immediate Estacada area, including Eagle Creek Elementary School, River Mill Elementary, Clackamas River Elementary, Estacada Junior High, and Estacada High School. The high school mascot is the "Ranger."
To learn more about Estacada Luxury Properties
contact Washington Luxury Properties at 800-634-2353
or
|
|
|
|
|
Equal Housing Opportunity