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Connecting Our Communities
By MIKEL KELLY
Pamplin Media Group
Sherwood has grown
faster than any other
city in Oregon in the
past few years, with 52
percent of its residents arriving
between 1995 and 1998, accord-
ing to the 2000 census.
The 2012 census put Sher-
wood’s population at 18,771.
The area was first inhabited
by the Tualatin Indians before
the first wagon train passed
through in 1843. In 1889, the
town of Smockville was platted
after the Transcontinental Rail-
road signed a right of way
agreement with local sawmill
owner James C. Smock. The
town was redubbed Sherwood
by British businessmen when it
was incorporated in1892.
Sawmills, saloons, a tannery
and a cannery spurred Sher-
wood’s early success.
Today, Sherwood is known
for its small-town charm, its
family-oriented atmosphere and
as a gateway to wine country.
Its historic Old Town, now
boasting a number of improve-
ments, thanks to a series of ur-
ban renewal projects, lures resi-
dents and visitors with antique
stores and gift shops.
The community continues to
attract housing development
while retaining its character
with the Robin Hood Festival
and other longtime, small-town
traditions, including its thick lit-
tle monthly newspaper, the
Sherwood Gazette.
Fast-growing Sherwood retains
small-town charm, friendliness
Sherwood websites
n City of Sherwood
(sherwoodoregon.gov)
n Sherwood School District
(sherwood.k12.or.us)
n Sherwood Chamber of
Commerce
(sherwoodchamber.org)
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Sherwood’s town center is small but has lots to offer, including
shopping, dining and municipal services.
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