Buckman, Portland, Oregon facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Buckman
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| City | Portland |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.15 sq mi (2.99 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 8,472 |
| • Density | 7,339/sq mi (2,833/km2) |
| Housing | |
| • No. of households | 4603 |
| • Occupancy rate | 95% occupied |
| • Owner-occupied | 743 households (16.1%) |
| • Renting | 3860 households (84%) |
| • Avg. household size | 1.74 persons |
Buckman is a vibrant neighborhood located in Portland, Oregon. It's mostly in the southeast part of the city. A small piece of it is also in the northeast section. The neighborhood sits right next to the Willamette River on its west side.
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What Schools Are in Buckman?
Buckman is home to some great schools. You'll find Buckman Arts Magnet Elementary School here. This school is part of the Portland Public Schools system. Also in the neighborhood is Central Catholic High School.
How Did Buckman Get Its Name?
The neighborhood is named after a man named Cyrus Buckman. He was an important person in the late 1800s. Cyrus Buckman was an orchardist, meaning he grew fruit. He also served on the school board and the city council.
In the 19th century, Buckman was actually the main part of a separate city. This city was called East Portland. Later, East Portland joined with the city of Portland. Today, you can still see the historic area. It's called the East Portland Grand Avenue Historic District. The old Washington High School, built in 1924, is also in Buckman. Buckman is also home to Ota Tofu Company. It's known as the oldest tofu shop in the whole United States!
Connecting to Other Areas
Three bridges help connect Buckman to other parts of Portland. These bridges cross the Willamette River. The Burnside Bridge connects to the Old Town Chinatown neighborhood. The Morrison and Hawthorne Bridges connect to Downtown Portland.
Shopping and Fun Spots
Buckman has parts of two popular shopping areas. These are the Belmont District and the Hawthorne District. You can find many shops and restaurants there.
The neighborhood also has several cool places to visit. These include Lone Fir Cemetery, which opened in 1855. There's also Colonel Summers Park, a park from 1921. If you like gardening, check out the Buckman Community Garden, started in 1980. A large part of the Vera Katz Eastbank Esplanade is also in Buckman. This waterfront path opened in 2001.
