The railroad and vision of Jesse H. Settlemier gave birth to the city of Woodburn in 1889. Woodburn has been called the City of Unity because of the large populations of Anglos, Hispanics, Russians and senior citizens who have come to live, work and play here. Woodburn Company Stores is Oregon's largest outlet mall, and one of the highlights of Woodburn.
Covered walkways make shopping a pleasant experience, regardless of the weather.
Turn right at the signal, and turn right again at Arney Road. Turn left at the signal, and turn right on Arney Road. Beaches on the Pacific Coast are a little more than an hour from the Woodburn area, and the Cascade Mountains with their famous hunting, fishing, skiing and hiking opportunities are within an hour's drive. An old steam locomotive, Engine 1785, has been cosmetically restored and stands in a fenced city park downtown at Cleveland and Railroad Avenues. The dream of the Oregon Railway Historical Society, which has conducted the restoration, is to put the engine back to work pulling excursion trips between Woodburn and Stayton.