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Beaverton, Oregon

Located in Washington County, Oregon, Beaverton was established in 1868. Nike's global headquarters is near Beaverton. Part of Oregon's 'Silicon Forest' tech corridor with Intel nearby.
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Founded 1868 | Population 98,000 | Peak 98,000 (2024) | County Washington County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Beaverton, Oregon

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1868 Founded: Farming community west of Portland.
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1960 Parks & Recreation: Beaverton developed parks and recreational facilities that became central to community life.
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1972 Nike Headquarters: Nike establishes global HQ near Beaverton.
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2000 Silicon Forest: Tech companies cluster in area.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1868 Culture
Founded
1960 Culture
Parks & Recreation
1972 Business
Nike Headquarters
2000 Business
Silicon Forest

Did You Know?

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Nike's global headquarters is near Beaverton.
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Part of Oregon's 'Silicon Forest' tech corridor with Intel nearby.
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Named for the many beavers that once inhabited the area.
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Beaverton is located in Washington County, Oregon.
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Beaverton was founded in 1868.

Famous People from Beaverton, Oregon

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Mary Morrissey
Writer · Born Jan 1, 1949 · Age 77
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Lexxi Tyler
Pornographic Actor · Born May 16, 1983 · Age 42
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Rubio Rubin
Association Football Player · Born Mar 1, 1996 · Age 29
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Harold Elmer Anthony
Zoologist, Paleontologist · Born Apr 5, 1890 · Died Mar 29, 1970 (age 79)

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