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Gresham, Oregon

Located in Multnomah County, Oregon, Gresham was established in 1884. Gresham is Oregon's fourth-largest city. Connected to Portland by the MAX Blue Line light rail.
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Founded 1884 | Population 115,000 | Peak 115,000 (2024) | County Multnomah County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Gresham, Oregon

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1884 Founded as Farm Community: Named for Postmaster General Walter Q. Gresham.
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1905 Incorporated: Small agricultural community east of Portland.
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1980 Portland Suburban Growth: MAX light rail later connects to Portland.
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2023 OR's 4th Largest: Diverse suburban community of 115K.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1884 Culture
Founded as Farm Community
1905 Government
Incorporated
1980 Business
Portland Suburban Growth
2023 Business
OR's 4th Largest

Did You Know?

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Gresham is Oregon's fourth-largest city.
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Connected to Portland by the MAX Blue Line light rail.
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Named for Walter Q. Gresham, U.S. Postmaster General.
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Gresham is located in Multnomah County, Oregon.
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Gresham was founded in 1884.

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