Glenwood, Washington County, Oregon facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Glenwood
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Glenwood Store on Oregon Route 6
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 Glenwood
Location in Oregon
Glenwood
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Washington |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
97116
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| Area code(s) | 503 and 971 |
Glenwood is a small community in Washington County, Oregon. It's located northwest of Forest Grove, right along Oregon Route 6. It's not a city with its own government, but it's a recognized place where people live.
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Glenwood's History
How Glenwood Got Its Name
The name "Glenwood" was first used for this area around 1880. A post office was officially opened here in 1886. Even though the post office moved a few times, it always kept the name Glenwood.
Railroads and Lumber
In the 1920s, a railroad called the Gales Creek and Wilson River Railroad had a station nearby. It was first named "Aagaard" after Olaf B. Aagaard, who owned a lumber company. Another company, the Gales Creek Logging Company, also worked in this area. Soon, the railroad station's name was changed to Glenwood to match the post office.
Many lumber companies operated here. One of these operations might have accidentally started the first Tillamook Burn fires. These were huge forest fires that happened in the area. After the fires, some companies joined together to form the Consolidated Timber Company. This company helped provide wood during World War II and gave jobs to many people.
Trolley Park Museum
From 1959 to 1995, Glenwood was home to a museum called Trolley Park. It was later renamed the Oregon Electric Railway Museum. This museum displayed old electric trains and trolleys. Today, the museum is part of Antique Powerland in Brooks, Oregon.
Life in Glenwood
Mail and Location
Even though Glenwood is a small community, it has its own ZIP code, which is 97116. If you send mail to Glenwood, the Postal Service will deliver it. However, it shares a mailing address with Forest Grove.
The Glenwood Store
The Glenwood Store is a well-known spot in the community. It has been owned by different people over the years. The store was recently updated and reopened in 2022. It's the last store you'll see before a long drive toward Tillamook. Near the store, there's a bridge that leads to the Glenwood Park neighborhood. There's also an old park by Gales Creek, which was once part of an old wagon road.
Local Attractions
On the west side of town, you'll find Gales Creek Camp. This special camp is for children who have Type 1 diabetes. You can learn more about it at galescreekcamp.org.
South of the Glenwood Store, there's a local restaurant. It serves Mediterranean-inspired food and also has its own brewery. You can find more information at outazablue.com. This spot used to be the location of an older store called "Fernwood" or "Firwood." There was even a small temporary post office here once, in a tiny town called "Fir."
