Editing West Linn, Oregon

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| name                     = West Linn
| official_name            = West Linn, Oregon
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| named_for                = [[Lewis F. Linn]]
| motto                    = City of Hills, Trees and Rivers
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| subdivision_name2        = [[Clackamas County, Oregon|Clackamas]]
| government_type          = [[Mayor–council government]]
| leader_title             = Mayor
| leader_name              = Rory Bialostosky<ref name="WestLinnMayor">{{cite web| title= City Council | publisher=City of West Linn | url= https://westlinnoregon.gov/citycouncil | access-date= April 25, 2023}}</ref>
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| postal_code              = 97068
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'''West Linn''' is a city in [[Clackamas County, Oregon]], United States. A southern suburb within the [[Portland metropolitan area]], West Linn developed on the site of the former [[Linn City, Oregon|Linn City]], which was named after U.S. Senator [[Lewis F. Linn]] of [[Ste. Genevieve, Missouri]], who had advocated the American occupation of [[Oregon Territory|the Oregon territory]] as a counterclaim to the British.

The [[T. W. Sullivan Hydroelectric Plant|Sullivan hydroelectric plant]] opened in 1889, and harvested energy from nearby [[Willamette Falls]]. The adjacent [[Willamette Falls Pulp and Paper Company]] began operations the same year.

As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], the city had a population of 27,373.

==History==
{{More citations needed section|date=November 2007}}
Prior to settlement by [[Oregon pioneer history|Oregon pioneers]], the area which became known as West Linn was the home of ancestors of some of the present-day [[Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon]].

===19th century===
Major [[Robert Moore (Oregon pioneer)|Robert Moore]] was an early settler who arrived in 1839—before the [[Champoeg Meetings]]—having been the senior member of the first attempt to create an American state in Oregon, the [[Peoria Party]].<ref name="tobie49">{{cite book| last = Tobie | first = Harvey Elmer | title = No Man Like Joe: The Life and Times of Joseph L. Meek| url = https://books.google.com/books?id=EjsXAAAAIAAJ| publisher = [[Binford & Mort]] |series= [[Oregon Historical Society]] | year = 1949}}</ref> After journeying around the [[Willamette Valley]] and Columbia Basin, Moore bought title to approx. {{convert|1000|acre}} on the west side of [[Willamette Falls]], across the [[Willamette River]] from [[Oregon City, Oregon|Oregon City]], from Native American Chief Wanaxha of the Wallamut Tribe, on which he platted a town he called "Robin's Nest" in early 1843.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Robin's Nest |url=https://www.westlinnhistory.org/history/robins-nest |access-date=October 22, 2022 |website=West Linn Historical Society}}</ref> He also filed a provisional claim with the then government of the [[Oregon Country]], not knowing if his transaction would be honored by the eventual governing laws. The [[Oregon Territorial Legislature]] voted to rename it [[Linn City, Oregon|Linn City]] on December 22, 1845, as a memorial to Senator [[Lewis F. Linn]] after whom [[Linn County, Oregon|Linn County]] is also named. Linn was a neighbor and family friend of the Moores from their time as settlers in the early [[Missouri Territory]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Lewis Fields Linn |url=https://www.westlinnhistory.org/history/lewis-fields-linn |access-date=October 22, 2022 |website=West Linn Historical Society}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Missouri Senator Lewis F. Linn - 1857 |url=https://www.oldoregonphotos.com/missouri-senator-lewis-f-linn.html |access-date=October 22, 2022 |website=Old Oregon}}</ref>

For many years Linn City was a political and commercial rival to the adjacent town of [[Oregon City, Oregon|Oregon City]],{{Citation needed|date=June 2011}} but it suffered a series of natural and man-made setbacks. A major fire and the [[Great Flood of 1862]] put a halt to the pioneer settlement in 1861, dispersing many of the surviving family members throughout the [[Pacific Northwest]].

The [[Willamette Falls Locks]] and canal were completed in 1873, making the waterfall passable by river traffic. The locks closed in 2011 with no plans to reopen.

The [[Willamette Falls Pulp and Paper Company]] began operation in 1889.

===20th century===
West Linn was incorporated in 1913 and merged with the adjacent town of '''[[Willamette, Oregon|Willamette]]''' in 1916, which had incorporated five years earlier.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://thetribonline.com/news/story.php?story_id=121442031931979700 |title=Photographing History |work =[[West Linn Tidings]] | publisher= [[Pamplin Media Group]] |date= June 26, 2008|access-date=April 20, 2013}}</ref> When the City of West Linn incorporated in 1913, it encompassed West Oregon City, Bolton, Sunset and Willamette Heights. The incorporation allowed the settlements to obtain needed services, utilities, and improvements without annexing to Oregon City. After considerable debate about naming, the city founders decided to honor the pioneer town that Moore had established.

The [[Oregon City Bridge]] was built in 1922.

The city's population historically grew steadily, but in recent years has leveled off. The 1860 census listed 225 residents. By 1920, the number had grown to 1,628. The 1960 census set the population at 2,923, and by 1970, West Linn had grown to more than 7,000. The city's population has continued to grow each year. Currently, the city's population is 25,250.

===21st century===
In 2011, the City of West Linn was the Top-Ranked Oregon city on the CNN/Money Magazine 'Best Places to Live 2011' List. Citing 'breathtaking views of [[Cascade Range|the Cascades]] and relatively low local taxes,' the Number 69 listing includes a photo of Central Village, and also mentions the Music in the Park concert series, the historic Willamette area, the farmer's market, and the Street Dance. The [[Sherwood, Oregon|City of Sherwood]] is the only other Oregon city to make the 2011 listing, coming in at Number 100. In 2009, the City of West Linn was included on the 'Best Places to Live 2009' list. Oregonians move to the hilltop homes here for a scenic view of the Cascades and relatively low local taxes. With Portland just 25 minutes away, most residents commute into the city during the week. Weekends are spent enjoying waterfront recreation: West Linn sits at the junction of two rivers. On summer evenings, residents enjoy picnic dinners over concerts in the park. Locals also flock to a revitalized downtown area, Historic Willamette, which offers a farmer's market and, occasionally, dancing in the street.

In 2012, the City of West Linn was named a Tree City USA Community by the Arbor Day Foundation for its commitment to urban forestry. It is the 19th year West Linn has earned this national honor from the Arbor Day Foundation, the nation's largest nonprofit organization dedicated to planting trees. "We all benefit when communities like West Linn place a high priority on planting and caring for trees, one of our nation's most beautiful resources," said John Rosenow, chief executive and founder of the Arbor Day Foundation. "Trees shade our homes and add beauty to our neighborhoods, and they also provide many environmental, economic and social benefits. We applaud West Linn's elected officials, volunteers and citizens for providing vital care for its urban forest."

==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|8.05|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|7.39|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|0.66|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is water.<ref name ="Gazetteer files">{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=December 21, 2012}}</ref> The city is located between the [[Willamette River|Willamette]] and [[Tualatin River|Tualatin]] rivers; it includes the former townsites/developments of Willamette, Bolton, Multnomah City, Sunset City, and West Oregon City. Willamette was incorporated in 1908, the City of West Linn was incorporated in 1913, and the two towns merged in 1916. Later annexations brought in the Cedaroak, Marylhurst and Hidden Springs neighborhoods. Infill created the Tanner Basin and Tannler neighborhoods. {{Citation needed|date=June 2011}}

[[The Nature Conservancy]] maintains the Camassia Natural Area in central West Linn as one of its [[:Category:Nature Conservancy preserves|conservancy preserves]].<ref>{{cite web| url= http://nature.org/wherewework/northamerica/states/oregon/preserves/art6795.html |title=Camassia Natural Area |publisher= Nature.org |date=February 8, 2011 |access-date=June 3, 2011}}</ref> The {{convert|26|acre|adj=on}}-area is located on a rocky plateau exposed by the [[Bretz Floods]] and now named after the [[Camassia|camas]] which bloom there in spring; it hosts about 300 other species, including the white rock [[Delphinium|larkspur]], a species located in only a half dozen other places in the world.<ref name= "ncocna">{{cite web| title= Oregon: Camassia Natural Area | publisher= [[The Nature Conservancy]] | url= http://www.nature.org/ourinitiatives/regions/northamerica/unitedstates/oregon/placesweprotect/camassia-natural-area.xml | access-date= June 3, 2011}}</ref>  It supports [[Oregon white oak]]-[[Arbutus menziesii|madrone]] woodlands, a stand of [[quaking aspen]], wet meadows, ponds, and [[vernal pool]]s.<ref name="ncocna"/>

The [[Mary S. Young State Recreation Area]], located between [[Oregon Route 43]] and the [[Willamette River]], featuring a large off leash dog area, soccer fields and 5–8 miles worth of trails is located in West Linn.

West Linn is located in the area where the [[Willamette Meteorite]] [[Glacial erratic|was placed]] by the [[Missoula Floods]].

===Climate===
Extremes range from {{convert|-2|F}}, recorded in 1950, to {{convert|107|F}}, recorded in 1956 and 1981.<ref name="Weather.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.weather.com/weather/wxclimatology/monthly/97068 |title=Monthly Averages for West Linn, OR (97068) |publisher=The Weather Channel |access-date=March 18, 2012}}</ref>
{{Weather box
|location = West Linn, OR
|single line = Y
|Jan record high F = 66
|Feb record high F = 75
|Mar record high F = 81
|Apr record high F = 92
|May record high F = 104
|Jun record high F = 115
|Jul record high F = 107
|Aug record high F = 107
|Sep record high F = 105
|Oct record high F = 96
|Nov record high F = 73
|Dec record high F = 68
|year record high F= 107
|Jan high F = 49
|Feb high F = 53
|Mar high F = 58
|Apr high F = 64
|May high F = 70
|Jun high F = 76
|Jul high F = 83
|Aug high F = 84
|Sep high F = 78
|Oct high F = 65
|Nov high F = 53
|Dec high F = 47
|Jan low F = 37
|Feb low F = 37
|Mar low F = 40
|Apr low F = 43
|May low F = 48
|Jun low F = 53
|Jul low F = 56
|Aug low F = 56
|Sep low F = 52
|Oct low F = 46
|Nov low F = 40
|Dec low F = 35
|Jan record low F = −2
|Feb record low F = 6
|Mar record low F = 22
|Apr record low F = 28
|May record low F = 31
|Jun record low F = 37
|Jul record low F = 41
|Aug record low F = 41
|Sep record low F = 33
|Oct record low F = 24
|Nov record low F = 9
|Dec record low F = 6
|year record low F= −2
|Jan precipitation inch = 6.78
|Feb precipitation inch = 4.78
|Mar precipitation inch = 4.67
|Apr precipitation inch = 3.47
|May precipitation inch = 2.46
|Jun precipitation inch = 1.74
|Jul precipitation inch = 0.65
|Aug precipitation inch = 0.72
|Sep precipitation inch = 1.61
|Oct precipitation inch = 3.61
|Nov precipitation inch = 6.56
|Dec precipitation inch = 7.32
|source 1 =<ref>{{cite web
|url= http://www.weather.com/weather/wxclimatology/monthly/97068
|title=Monthly Averages for West Linn, OR (97068) |publisher=Weather.com |access-date=March 18, 2012}}</ref>
|date=March 2012
}}

==Demographics==
[[File:Old Town Willamette.jpg|right|thumb|Historic Willamette Business District]]
[[File:Sadie White House - West Linn Oregon.jpg|thumb|Historic [[Gothic Revival architecture|Gothic Revival]] house, Willamette District]]
{{US Census population
|1920= 1628
|1930= 1956
|1940= 2165
|1950= 2945
|1960= 3933
|1970= 7091
|1980= 11358
|1990= 16367
|2000= 22261
|2010= 25109
|2020= 27373
|footnote=Sources:<ref name="2013 Pop Estimate">{{cite web|title=Population Estimates|url=https://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2013/SUB-EST2013-3.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=October 3, 2014}}</ref><ref name="GR2" /><ref name="Census1930">{{cite web|title=Population-Oregon|url=http://www2.census.gov/prod2/decennial/documents/03815512v1ch08.pdf|work=15th Census of the United States|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|access-date=November 27, 2013}}</ref><ref name="Census1960">{{cite web|title=Number of Inhabitants: Oregon|url=http://www2.census.gov/prod2/decennial/documents/37749197v1p39ch2.pdf|work=18th Census of the United States|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|access-date=November 22, 2013}}</ref><ref name="Census1990">{{cite web|title=Pennsylvania: Population and Housing Unit Counts|url=https://www.census.gov/prod/cen1990/cph2/cph-2-39.pdf|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|access-date=November 22, 2013}}</ref><ref name="USCensusDecennial2020CenPopScriptOnly">{{cite web|url=https://api.census.gov/data/2020/dec/pl?get=P1_001N,NAME&for=place:*&in=state:41&key=5ccd0821c15d9f4520e2dcc0f8d92b2ec9336108|title=Census Population API|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=October 12, 2022}}</ref>
}}

The median income for a household in the city was $72,010, and the median income for a family was $83,252 (These figures had risen to $94,844 and $108,821 respectively as of a 2007 estimate). Males had a median income of $61,458 versus $38,733 for females. The per capita income for the city was $34,671, among [[Oregon locations by per capita income|the state's top five]]. About 2.9% of families and 3.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.6% of those under age 18 and 4.2% of those age 65 or over.

===2010 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=December 21, 2012}}</ref> of 2010, there were 25,109 people, 9,523 households, and 7,081 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|3397.7|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 10,035 housing units at an average density of {{convert|1357.9|/mi2|/km2|disp=preunit|units&nbsp;|units|}}. The racial makeup of the city was 90.7% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.7% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.3% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 4.0% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.1% [[Race (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 1.0% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 3.1% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 4.0% of the population.

There were 9,523 households, of which 37.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.8% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 25.6% were non-families. 20.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.04.

The median age in the city was 41.5 years. 26.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.3% were from 25 to 44; 33.4% were from 45 to 64; and 11.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.7% male and 51.3% female.

==Education==
Public schools in West Linn, including [[West Linn High School]], are part of the [[West Linn-Wilsonville School District]].

The city operates the [[West Linn Public Library]] as part of the [[Library Information Network of Clackamas County]].

==Media==
*''[[West Linn Tidings]]''

==Notable people==
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* [[Cooper Becklin]], racing driver
* [[Steve Blake]], former professional basketball player<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/07/13/AR2007071302255.html|title=Guard Steve Blake Returning to Blazers|newspaper=Washington Post|date=July 13, 2007|access-date=December 21, 2009 | first=Anne M. | last=Peterson}}</ref>
* [[Gert Boyle]], the chairwoman of [[Columbia Sportswear]], resident beginning in 1987<ref>{{cite web| url= http://www.katu.com/news/local/118686229.html | title= Gert Boyle details violent attack against her | date= March 25, 2011 | publisher= [[KATU]] | access-date=April 13, 2012| quote= In her statement Boyle says she hasn't returned to her West Linn home of nearly 24 years since that night except to get her belongings.}}</ref>
* [[Cole Gillespie]], baseball player
* [[Mike Harper (basketball)|Michael Harper]], former basketball player for the Portland Trail Blazers
* Jennifer and Sarah Hart, perpetrators of the [[Hart family murders]]<ref name="ST">{{cite web|title=Who were the Harts, really? Mystery surrounds family that plunged off California cliff|date=April 8, 2018|author=Bush, Evan|author2=Shapiro, Nina|url=https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/mystery-surrounds-hart-family-that-plunged-off-california-cliff/|work=[[The Seattle Times]]}}</ref>
* [[Darlene Hooley]], United States Congresswoman
* [[Nate McMillan]], former head coach of the [[Portland Trail Blazers]]<ref>{{cite news|url=http://blog.oregonlive.com/behindblazersbeat/2009/12/mcmillan_struggles_as_injury_p.html|title= McMillan struggles as injury puts him out of sight, even if he's not out of mind for Blazers|last= Quick| first= Jason|date=December 10, 2009| access-date= December 21, 2009|work=[[The Oregonian]]}}</ref>
* [[Cade McNown]], football player
* [[Robert Moore (Oregon pioneer)|Robert Moore]], founder of [[Linn City, Oregon|Linn City]]
* [[Payton Pritchard]], basketball player
* [[Brandon Roy]], former basketball player for the Portland Trail Blazers
* [[Chael Sonnen]], [[submission grappling]] promoter, mixed martial arts (MMA) analyst, and retired [[mixed martial artist]]
* [[Mitch Williams (baseball)|Mitch Williams]], baseball player<ref>{{cite web| title=West Linn High inducts first Hall of Fame |work =[[West Linn Tidings]] | publisher= [[Pamplin Media Group]] |date= July 8, 2006 |url= http://thetribonline.com/sports/story.php?story_id=115221003060644000 | access-date=April 20, 2013}}</ref>
* [[Monty Williams]], former NBA player, former assistant coach of the Portland Trail Blazers, head coach of the [[Detroit Pistons]]<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.oregonlive.com/blazers/oregonian/index.ssf?/base/sports/122568450442960.xml&coll=7|title=Faith, film and family| last=Freeman| first=Joe| date=November 3, 2008| work=[[The Oregonian]]|access-date=April 23, 2010|quote=and his West Linn home is theirs to visit should they want}}</ref>

==See also==
*[[Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue]]
* '''''<small>{{portal-inline|Oregon}}</small>'''''
* '''''<small>{{portal-inline|Pacific Northwest}}</small>'''''

==References==
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==External links==
{{Commons category|West Linn, Oregon}}
*[http://westlinnoregon.gov/ City of West Linn] (official website)
*[https://sos.oregon.gov/blue-book/Pages/local/cities/s-y/west-linn.aspx West Linn listing] in the ''[[Oregon Blue Book]]''
*[http://www.westlinnchamber.com/ West Linn] [[Chamber of Commerce]]

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