Holbrook, Oregon facts for kids

Holbrook is a small, quiet community in Multnomah County, Oregon, in the United States. It's not a city, but rather an area where people live without a formal city government.

You can find Holbrook along U.S. Route 30. It's about 15 miles (24 kilometers) northwest of Portland, a much larger city. Holbrook is nestled between the Tualatin Mountains and the Multnomah Channel, which is a branch of the Willamette River. It's also south of Sauvie Island. The land in Holbrook is about 135 feet (41 meters) above sea level.

History of Holbrook

How Holbrook Got Its Name

The community of Holbrook was named after a man named Philo Holbrook. He was an early pioneer, which means he was one of the first people to settle in this area. Philo Holbrook owned a farm nearby, and the community was named in his honor.

Holbrook's Post Office

For many years, Holbrook had its own post office. This post office opened in 1887. It helped people in the community send and receive letters and packages. The post office served the area for a long time, but it eventually closed in 1933.