Piedmont, Portland, Oregon facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Piedmont
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| City | Portland |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.97 sq mi (2.50 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 7,025 |
| • Density | 7,278/sq mi (2,810/km2) |
| Housing | |
| • No. of households | 2,983 |
| • Occupancy rate | 96% occupied |
| • Owner-occupied | 1,844 households (62%) |
| • Renting | 1,030 households (35%) |
| • Avg. household size | 2.36 persons |
Piedmont is a neighborhood located in the northern part of Portland, Oregon, in the United States. It is known for its homes and green spaces.
In 1889, a man named Edward Quackenbush planned out the Piedmont area. He called it "The Emerald, Portland's Evergreen Suburb." It was meant to be a place just for homes. The original area, now called "Historic Piedmont," was larger than the neighborhood we know today. It included parts of the Humboldt and King neighborhoods.
Later, in 1947, a company called NABISCO wanted to build a factory in Portland. After looking at a few spots, they chose a location along Columbia Boulevard. The factory was finished and opened in August 1950.
Parks and Fun Places
Piedmont has some great parks where people can relax and play.
- Farragut Park is a nice spot for outdoor activities.
- Peninsula Park is another popular park in the neighborhood.
Piedmont in Stories
Piedmont has even appeared in books! In The Zombie Survival Guide by Max Brooks, there's a fictional story about a zombie attack in Piedmont. In the story, the people of Piedmont try to hide in cave mines to escape the zombies.
