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Introduction to Dallas, Oregon
Dallas, Oregon, in Polk county, is 13 miles W of Salem, Oregon and 52 miles SW of Portland, Oregon. The city has a population of 12,459.
Dallas History
Dallas is the county seat of Polk County, which was founded on December 22, 1845. Before adopting its present name, the city was known as Cynthia Ann or Cynthian. It was named after Vice President George Mifflin Dallas. This area had its first settlers in 1845 and was incorporated in 1874. The first train ran between Dallas and Falls City in May of 1903.
Dallas and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Dallas
Dallas city offers a wide variety of opportunities for recreation. The city has numerous parks, like Dallas City Park, Birch Street Park, Kingsborough Park and Willamette Mission State Park. The Evergreen Aviation Museum and the Mission Mill Museum are located in Dallas as well. Tourists can also visit the McLoughlin House National Historic Site, the Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge and the Ankeny National Wildlife Refuge while in Dallas.
Dallas Transportation
Portland International is the nearest major airport.
Dallas Higher Education
Facilities for higher education are available from Western Oregon University, Willamette University and Oregon State University.
Comparing Dallas to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Oregon (State):
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