Harrisburg and Surrounding Areas
Brief History of Harrisburg
Harrisburg is a town with pride in its past, confidence in its present and optimism about its future. Bordered by the beautiful Willamette River, the city of Harrisburg, Oregon is the home of 3,400 friendly citizens. Harrisburg is the perfect compromise between rural and urban America. Located near the I-5 corridor, it is approximately 25 miles from the larger cities of Eugene, Albany and Corvallis. An hour and a half to the north is the Portland metropolitan area, to the west is the amazing Oregon coast, and to the east is the recreational paradise known as the Cascade Mountains. Established as one of the first settlements in the Willamette valley, Harrisburg had achieved early prominence in the southern valley as a major stopping location of charm for traffic on the Willamette River. Many steamboats utilized Harrisburg as a frequent stay on their way to Eugene. Furthermore, Harrisburg was the southern finishing point of the shopping route. With the introduction of the railroad and highway systems, Harrisburg further enhanced its position as one of the centers for supplying agricultural products to the Southern Willamette Valley.
Brownsville
Brownsville is a city in Linn County, Oregon, United States. As of the 2010 census the population was 1,668. It is the setting for the fictional town of Castle Rock, Oregon, in the 1986 film Stand by Me.
Brownsville is located just east of Interststate 5 at Exit 216, on State Highway 228. City Hall is located approximately one-half mile north of the Highway 228/Main Street intersection at 255 N. Main Street. City Hall is located on the corner of Main Street & Park Avenue.
Brownsville is a small town of 1700 people located in the southern Willamette Valley of western Oregon, founded in the 1840's. Downtown Brownsville is a wonderful collection of 1880's to 1920's buildings with many historic houses dating back to the 1850's. While conveniently located within 25 miles of Eugene, Albany, Corvallis, Sweet Home and Lebanon, Brownsville is relatively isolated and has maintained a true "small-town" feel which is hard to find today. The historic downtown shopping district with cafes and antique stores, as well as beautiful 26-acre Pioneer Park surrounded by the Calapooia River, are attractions which draw visitors from around the area and around the world.https://www.historicbrownsville.com/
Coburg, OR
Coburg is a city in Lane County, Oregon, United States, 8 miles north of Eugene. The city's population as of the 2010 census was 1,035. Founded in 1847
Walking Tour of Homes in Coburg
The National Historic District of Coburg boasts of over 20 "historic homes", exhibiting a variety of architectural styles common in the late 1800's. Admire the charming verandas on the Carpenter Gothic homes or the quiet simplicity of the numerous cottages and bungalows. Step into the past and discover historic Coburg.
Enjoy the history and beauty of this charming community while taking a self-guided Tour of the Historic Homes. A brochure with home description and locations may be picked up at the Coburg City Hall.
https://www.coburgoregon.org/community/page/historic-preservation
