Clackamas County Historical Society, Oregon City

Name: Clackamas County Historical Society
Address: 211 Tumwater Dr, Oregon City, 97045-2900, United States
Telephone: +1 503-655-5574

#12 among attractions in Oregon City

Natural history museum, History museum, Museum

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Clackamas County Historical Society (address: 211 Tumwater Dr) is a place located in Oregon City (Oregon state) and belongs to the category of natural history museum, history museum, museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 148 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 45°21'7"N latitude and 122°36'47"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Clackamas County Historical Society is a short distance from the following public transport stations: South 2nd & Tumwater (bus, 2 min walk), Oregon City (train, 33 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Willamette Falls (natural attraction, 3 min walk), James Milne House (gothic revival architecture, 5 min walk), McLoughlin Promenade (park, 7 min walk).

Coordinates: 45°21'7"N, 122°36'47"W

Address

211 Tumwater DrCanemahOregon City 97045-2900 United States

Contact

+1 503-655-5574

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Clackamas County Historical Society – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Willamette Falls, McLoughlin Promenade, Oregon City Bridge, Willamette Falls Locks.

~540 ftNW
Natural attraction, Park, Waterfall
Willamette Falls, Oregon City
3 min walk • Nestled in the historic city of Oregon City, Willamette Falls stands as a breathtaking natural wonder that captures the raw beauty of the Pacific Northwest. This powerful waterfall is not only a scenic spectacle but also a site of rich cultural and economic...
~1400 ftNE
Park, Scenic walking areas
McLoughlin Promenade, Oregon City
7 min walk • The McLoughlin Promenade is a scenic pathway located on Singer Hill Bluff, on the southeast bank of the Willamette River overlooking Oregon City in the U.S. state of Oregon.
0.5 miN
Bridge
Oregon City Bridge, Oregon City
13 min walk • The Oregon City Bridge, also known as the Arch Bridge, is a steel through arch bridge spanning the Willamette River between Oregon City and West Linn, Oregon, United States. Completed in 1922, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
~1680 ftNW
Canal
Willamette Falls Locks, Oregon City
9 min walk • The Willamette Falls Locks are a lock system on the Willamette River in the U.S. state of Oregon. Opened in 1873 and closed since 2011, they allowed boat traffic on the Willamette to navigate beyond Willamette Falls and the T.W. Sullivan Dam.
0.4 miNE
Historical place
Oregon City Municipal Elevator, Oregon City
11 min walk • The Oregon City Municipal Elevator is a 130-foot elevator which connects two neighborhoods in Oregon City in the U.S. state of Oregon. It is the only outdoor municipal elevator in the U.S. and one of at least 8 in the world. The upper portion contains an observation deck which accounts for its flying saucer appearance.
1.1 miNE
Park
Jon Storm Park, Oregon City
28 min walk • Jon Storm Park is a public park in Oregon City, in the U.S. state of Oregon. Named after a community volunteer who died in 1994, the park opened in 2008 and has a picnic shelter and plaza.
0.5 miNE
Monuments and statues
Moontrap, Oregon City
13 min walk • Moontrap is an outdoor sculpture by Lee Kelly, installed at the base of Oregon City, Oregon's Singer Creek Falls, along the McLoughlin Promenade, in the United States. The abstract stainless steel sculpture was unveiled in November 2011.
0.5 miNE
Historical place, Museum, History museum
Ermatinger House, Oregon City
12 min walk • The Francis Ermatinger House is located in Oregon City, Oregon, United States. Built by Francis Ermatinger in 1843, it is the oldest house in Clackamas County.
1.3 miNE
45°21'53"N • 122°35'38"W
End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive & Visitor Information Center, Oregon City
33 min walk • Park, Specialty museum, Museum
0.5 miNE
Library
Oregon City Carnegie Library, Oregon City
13 min walk • The Oregon City Carnegie Library is an historic library building located in Oregon City, Oregon, United States. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2014.
0.5 miNE
Park
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, Oregon City
13 min walk • Fort Vancouver National Historic Site is a United States National Historic Site located in the states of Washington and Oregon.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Clackamas County Historical Society open?

Clackamas County Historical Society is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 10:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday 10:30 am - 4:30 pm
Friday 10:30 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday 10:30 am - 4:30 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Clackamas County Historical Society?

Nearby attractions include Willamette Falls, Oregon City (3 min walk), James Milne House, Oregon City (5 min walk), McLoughlin Promenade, Oregon City (7 min walk), Willamette Falls Locks, Oregon City (9 min walk).

How to get to Clackamas County Historical Society by public transport?

The nearest stations to Clackamas County Historical Society:

Bus

South 2nd & Tumwater • Lines: 33 (2 min walk)
2nd & Tumwater • Lines: 33 (2 min walk)

Train

Oregon City (33 min walk)