|
Warrenton fast facts |
|
· The Corps of Discovery, led by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, made its winter home at Fort Clatsop in Warrenton. · Warrenton is named for Daniel K. Warren, an early settler. · Warrenton was fired upon by the Japanese during World War II and one of the shells remains lodged in the ground off DeLaura Beach Road. · Fishing, lumber, agriculture and food services are its principal industries. |
|
Welcome to Warrenton!
This Web site was compiled by and is the property of the Warrenton Business Association, a city-appointed body representing the town’s business community. |
|
Photo by Cindy Yingst A walking trail along the Skipanon River was finished in 2006. |
|
Warrenton is …
Oregon’s biggest small city
Sitting pretty in the prettiest part of the country
On the river and the coast; perfectly situated for adventure or relaxation
Made for explorers
|
|
Warrenton, Ore. Lewis & Clark slept here! |
|
Warrenton is sitting pretty. Drenched in history and surrounded by beauty, Warrenton is a community like no other. The city’s physical setting is grand—it’s at the extreme northwest tip of Oregon, where the mighty Columbia River meets the Pacific Ocean. In addition to drawing visitors from throughout the country, Warrenton sits along U.S. Highway 101 between two other popular tourist destinations: the cities of Astoria and Seaside. Although its population of 4,200 is fairly small, Warrenton is the fourth largest city in Oregon by land mass. The town’s 17 square miles are home to 4,200 residents and 400 businesses. A large portion of Highway 101 is poised for new commercial development; additional property is available. |
