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The first wagon train arrived in Oregon in 1843, and by 1853, Sherwood was being settled by farmers. By 1870, many families had moved into the area we now call Sherwood. In 1885, J.C Smock granted the railroad the right-of-way through his property. In 1889, he and his wife Mary Ellen Sebastion then planned and named the streets surrounding the railroad tracks. The town which emerged was known as Smockville. (The original home of J.C. Smock and Mary Ellen now stands at 260 NW First Street, between Washington and Main.) The town was renamed Sherwood and incorporated in 1893.
Approximately 17,000 people call Sherwood home. The city is located on Hwy 99W between Tigard and Newberg, an important transportation triangle in south Washington County. This rapidly growing city is part of the Willamette Valley known for its delectable Pinot Noirs and is surrounded by the picturesque Tualatin and Chehalem Mountains. But all the growth has not suppressed the small-town atmosphere of the historic Old Town, and the camaraderie that is evident at community gatherings such as the city’s annual Robin Hood Festival.
While Sherwood has a diverse economy with the manufacturing sector accounting for
25% of its jobs, 70% of employed residents commute outside of the city for work. The location of Sherwood makes it ideal for commuters to work in Portland and return to live in the quiet of the Sherwood community.
This vitaltiy of oppositions makes Sherwood one of Oregon’s most livable cities, providing attractions for all. Sherwood offers growth of thriving business and modern amenities – all amongst the small town charm and friendliness that defines Sherwood.
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