Where is Forest Grove, Oregon, USA?

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Where is Forest Grove Located? - Forest Grove is a city located in the Washington County of Oregon, United States. Forest Grove lies between 35.4087517 Degrees North latitudes and 80.579511 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Forest Grove, Oregon

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Where is Forest Grove?: The Google Map showing the location of Forest Grove in the U.S. state of Oregon.

Where is Forest Grove Located?

Forest Grove is a city located in the Washington County of Oregon, United States. Forest Grove lies between 35.4087517 Degrees North latitudes and 80.579511 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Forest Grove city is 26225 people and the city has a total area of 5.85 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Forest Grove, Oregon Quick Facts

PropertyInformation
CityForest Grove
CountyWashington County
StateOregon
State CapitalSalem
US RegionWestern United States
Latitude45.5198° N
Longitude123.1107° W
Elevation190 ft (58 m)
Land Area6.30 sq mi
Water Area0.02 sq mi
Total Area6.32 sq mi
Population (latest Census year)26,225 (2020 Census)
Population Density4,163 per sq mi
ZIP Codes97116
Area Code503, 971
Time Zone StandardPacific Standard Time (PST, UTC−8)
Time Zone DaylightPacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC−7)
CurrencyUS Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code41-26050
Congressional District6th Congressional District

Nearby Cities to Forest Grove, Oregon

  • Cornelius, Oregon — 3 mi East
  • Hillsboro, Oregon — 9 mi East
  • Banks, Oregon — 11 mi North
  • North Plains, Oregon — 12 mi Northeast
  • Gaston, Oregon — 9 mi South
  • Sherwood, Oregon — 20 mi Southeast
  • Newberg, Oregon — 21 mi South
  • Beaverton, Oregon — 21 mi East
  • Tigard, Oregon — 24 mi Southeast
  • Portland, Oregon — 27 mi East

Driving Distances from Forest Grove, Oregon

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
CorneliusOregon37 min
HillsboroOregon915 min
GastonOregon915 min
BanksOregon1116 min
North PlainsOregon1218 min
SherwoodOregon2028 min
NewbergOregon2130 min
BeavertonOregon2130 min
PortlandOregon2740 min
SalemOregon461 hr

Transportation and Connectivity in Forest Grove, Oregon

CategoryInformation
Airport NamePortland International Airport
IATA CodePDX
PortPort of Portland (regional port)
Major HighwaysOregon Route 8 (Tualatin Valley Highway), Oregon Route 47, Oregon Route 6 (nearby)
Train/Amtrak ServiceNearest Amtrak station is Portland Union Station
Local Bus/Transit ServiceYamhill County Transit Area (YCTA) and TriMet connecting services
  • Oregon Route 8 (Tualatin Valley Highway) - Primary east-west route connecting Forest Grove with Cornelius, Hillsboro and Beaverton.
  • Oregon Route 47 - Major north-south highway linking Forest Grove with Banks, McMinnville and Washington County communities.
  • Oregon Route 6 - Nearby highway providing access to the Oregon Coast and the Portland metropolitan area.
  • TriMet and YCTA regional transit connections provide access to surrounding communities and Portland-area transit services.

What are top Places to Visit in Forest Grove, Oregon

Landmark NameType
Pacific UniversityHistoric University Campus
Fernhill WetlandsNature Preserve
Rogers ParkCity Park
Harvey Clarke HouseHistoric Site
Forest Grove Farmers MarketMarket
David Hill Vineyards & WineryWinery
Montinore EstateWinery
Tillamook State ForestState Forest
Hagg LakeRecreation Area
Tree to Tree Adventure ParkAdventure Park

Colleges and Universities in Forest Grove, Oregon

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Pacific UniversityPrivateUniversityLiberal arts, optometry, education and health professions
Portland Community College – Willow Creek CenterPublicCommunity CollegeTransfer, workforce and technical education
Oregon State UniversityPublicUniversityResearch, engineering and agricultural sciences
Forest Grove School DistrictPublicK–12 DistrictComprehensive public education

Waterbodies in Forest Grove, Oregon

Gales Creek, Dairy Creek, Scoggins Creek, Hagg Lake, Tualatin River, Wapato Creek, Fernhill Wetlands, Council Creek

Golf Courses in Forest Grove, Oregon

Meriwether National Golf Club, Quail Valley Golf Course, Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club, Forest Hills Golf Course, Chehalem Glenn Golf Course, McKay Creek Golf Course

Forest Grove, Oregon — Key Historical Facts

  • Forest Grove was founded in the 1840s by missionaries and pioneers traveling the Oregon Trail and is one of the oldest communities in Oregon.
  • Pacific University, established in 1849, became the first institution of higher education chartered in Oregon and remains a defining feature of the city.
  • The arrival of the railroad during the late nineteenth century encouraged growth in agriculture, timber, and local commerce.
  • The surrounding Tualatin Valley became known for farming, vineyards, and nursery production, supporting the city's economy for generations.
  • Today, Forest Grove combines its historic downtown, higher education, wine country, and outdoor recreation to serve as an important community in Washington County and the Portland metropolitan area.

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