Western Oregon University, Monmouth

Name: Western Oregon University
Address: 345 Monmouth Ave N, Monmouth, United States

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Western Oregon University is a public university in Monmouth, Oregon. It was originally established in 1856 by Oregon pioneers as Monmouth University. Subsequent names included Oregon State Normal School, Oregon College of Education, and Western Oregon State College. Western Oregon University incorporates both the College of Education and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Enrollment is approximately 6,000 students. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1856 (168 years ago)Coordinates: 44°51'11"N, 123°14'28"W

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345 Monmouth Ave NMonmouth United States

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Western Oregon University – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Jensen Arctic Museum, Willamette Valley, Sarah Helmick State Recreation Site, Saint Patrick's Roman Catholic Church.

~450 ftSW
Specialty museum, Natural history museum, Museum
Jensen Arctic Museum, Monmouth
3 min walk • The Paul H. Jensen Arctic Museum was a museum focused on the culture and environment of the Arctic in Monmouth in the U.S. state of Oregon. Located on the campus of Western Oregon University, the museum opened in 1985 with 3,000 artifacts collected by its late founder and namesake.
4.2 miSE
Locality
Willamette Valley
107 min walk • The Willamette Valley ecoregion is a Level III ecoregion designated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency in the U.S. states of Oregon and Washington.
4.9 miS
State park, Park
Sarah Helmick State Recreation Site, Monmouth
127 min walk • Sarah Helmick State Recreation Site, also known as Helmick Park, is a state park located south of Monmouth, in Polk County, Oregon, United States.
2.6 miE
Church
Saint Patrick's Roman Catholic Church, Independence
67 min walk • Saint Patrick's Roman Catholic Church is a historic church building at 330 Monmouth Street in Independence, Oregon. It was built in 1874 and added to the National Register in 1987.
6.1 miNW
Locality
Dallas
156 min walk • Nature enthusiasts will find plenty to love in Dallas, as the city is surrounded by lush farmland, vineyards, and scenic countryside. Just a short drive from the city, visitors can explore the beautiful Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge, home to an array of bird...
2.5 miE
Neighbourhood
Independence Historic District, Independence
65 min walk • Independence Historic District in Independence, Oregon, United States is a historic district that was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1989.