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Troutdale, Oregon

Troutdale is a city in Multnomah County, Oregon, United States, immediately north of Gresham and east of Wood Village.
Population 16,300

Top Events in Troutdale History

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1854Government
== History == The community was once known as Sandy, after the nearby Sandy River; the post office in Sandy was established in 1854 and closed in 1868.
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1873Government
In 1873, the current city of Sandy in Clackamas County, which was formerly named "Revenue", established a different Sandy post office that is still in operation.
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1880Government
Troutdale post office was founded in 1880.
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1907Government
== Transportation == Electric interurban service connecting Troutdale with Gresham began in 1907, operated by the Portland Railway, Light and Power Company and connecting in Gre...
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1925Architecture
In 1925, a company, the Bissinger Wool Pullery, was moved from Sellwood, Oregon, and opened for business on Macadam Road along the west bank of the Sandy River.
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1927History
The line was abandoned in 1927.
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1941Military
The Reynolds plant in Troutdale was established in 1941 to provide aluminum for the war effort.
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1970Infrastructure
This service was taken over by TriMet, a then-new public agency, in 1970, and TriMet continues to provide transit service in Troutdale today.
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2000Economy
The plant closed in 2000.
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2010History
=== 2010 census === As of the census of 2010, there were 15,962 people, 5,671 households, and 4,208 families residing in the city.

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Historical Timeline

1854Government
== History == The community was once known as Sandy, after the nearby Sandy River; the post office in Sandy was established in 1854 and closed in 1868.
1873Government
In 1873, the current city of Sandy in Clackamas County, which was formerly named "Revenue", established a different Sandy post office that is still in operation.
1880Government
Troutdale post office was founded in 1880.
1907Government
== Transportation == Electric interurban service connecting Troutdale with Gresham began in 1907, operated by the Portland Railway, Light and Power Company and connecting in Gre...
1925Architecture
In 1925, a company, the Bissinger Wool Pullery, was moved from Sellwood, Oregon, and opened for business on Macadam Road along the west bank of the Sandy River.
1927History
The line was abandoned in 1927.
1941Military
The Reynolds plant in Troutdale was established in 1941 to provide aluminum for the war effort.
1970Infrastructure
This service was taken over by TriMet, a then-new public agency, in 1970, and TriMet continues to provide transit service in Troutdale today.
2000Economy
The plant closed in 2000.
2010History
=== 2010 census === As of the census of 2010, there were 15,962 people, 5,671 households, and 4,208 families residing in the city.

Did You Know?

1
Troutdale is located in the state of Oregon.
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Troutdale has a population of 16,300 residents.
3
As of the 2020 census, the city population was 16,300.

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E
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G
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Famous People from Troutdale, Oregon

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Olive McKean
Swimmer, Coach · Born Aug 10, 1915 · Died Mar 31, 2006 (age 90)
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Matt Wand
Member Of The Oregon House Of Representatives
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Clara Latourell Larsson
Activist, Politician
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Howie Haworth
Baseball Player · Born Aug 27, 1893 · Died Jan 28, 1953 (age 59)
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Drew Eubanks
Basketball Player
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