Oregon City is the first city in the United States incorporated west of the Rockies. It is
the county seat of Clackamas County, Oregon. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 25,754;
the 2006 estimate has the population at 29,540.
The city's motto is Urbs civitatis nostrae prima et mater (First and mothertown of our state), as seen
on the city's seal.
The town is divided into upper and lower areas; the lower area is on a bench next to the Willamette River, and the upper area atop a bluff composed of Columbia Plateau basalt. For many years, Indian trails connected the two, but stairs were built in the 19th century.
The Willamette River flows along the northwest side of Oregon City, and the Clackamas River merges with the larger river to the north of the city, providing recreational facilities.
For much of its existence, Oregon City's economy has been dominated by the forestry industry, until the decline of the Pacific Northwest lumber industry started in the 1980s. At its height, several mills operated in the city and surrounding communities; all but one paper mill have been shuttered.
Today, the city is home to several notable high technology and light manufacturing concerns. Notable
companies based in Oregon City include Benchmade, a leading manufacturer of high-end cutlery.
The city, and several surrounding communities, is served by the Oregon City School District, a public school district consisting of 10 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, a traditional 4-year high school (Oregon City High School), and an alternative secondary school. Several schools in the district offer bilingual English/Spanish programs.
The city also is the home of Clackamas Community College. In addition, numerous private and parochial schools serve the community.
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