Reedville, Oregon facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Reedville, Oregon
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Harvey Rabbit on TV Highway
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 Reedville, Oregon
Location in Hillsboro Beaverton OR
Reedville, Oregon
Location in Oregon
Reedville, Oregon
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Washington County |
| City | Hillsboro |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
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97003, 97078, and 97123
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| Area code(s) | 503 and 971 |
Reedville is a community in Washington County, Oregon. It's located between the cities of Hillsboro and Aloha. A main road called Oregon Route 8, also known as the Tualatin Valley Highway, goes right through Reedville. The area is part of the Hillsboro School District. Some parts of Reedville are even inside the city limits of Hillsboro.
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Reedville's Past: How It Started
Reedville got its name from a person named Simeon Gannett Reed. He was an important figure in the 1800s. Simeon Reed was part of a company that helped transport goods and people on the Columbia River.
Early Days and a Big Farm
From 1859 to 1879, Simeon Reed and his business partner, William S. Ladd, owned a very large farm in the Reedville area. This farm was huge, about 8,000 acres! They used it to raise animals and even held horse races. After Simeon's wife, Amanda Reed, passed away, her property became the money that helped start Reed College.
Reedville's Post Office and Growth
Reedville had its own post office starting in 1877. This post office served the community for many years, finally closing in 1954.
In 2003, a new place for fun opened in Reedville called Reedville Creek Park. This park was special because it had Hillsboro's very first skate park! A year later, in 2004, some parts of Reedville officially became part of Hillsboro. This meant that some streets had to change their names to fit Hillsboro's numbering system.
New Homes and a Community Hub
In 2016, construction began on a new neighborhood called Reed's Crossing. This large area is located in South Hillsboro. It's planned to have a shopping area called Reed's Crossing Town Center. There will also be a big park, 23 acres in size, known as the Reed's Crossing Greenway park.
Fun Places to Visit in Reedville
Reedville has a few interesting spots that people enjoy.
- Harvey the Rabbit: You can see a giant rabbit statue on the Tualatin Valley Highway. This fun roadside attraction is named after a rabbit character from an old movie called Harvey.
- Reedville Creek Park: This park is located on Cornelius Pass Road. It's a great place for outdoor activities. The park has Hillsboro's only skatepark, where you can practice your skateboarding skills. It also has basketball courts, play equipment for younger kids, and paths for walking or biking.
