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The original inhabitants of Sherwood were the Tualatin Indians. The year 1843 brought settlers in wagon trains to the area. James C. Smock founded the settlement, and Sherwood was originally named Smockville in his honor. However, in 1892, when the town was incorporated, a local businessman suggested "Sherwood", which sounds more aesthetically pleasing and, fittingly, evokes the image of a beautiful forest such as Sherwood Forest in England. Residents were quick to agree, and Smockville became Sherwood. In 1911, Sherwood had a population of only 350 and was one square mile in area. Today, the town has grown to encompass around 5 square miles and is home to some 12,230 people. The economy has diversified as well, growing from a brick manufacturing center to a thriving small town with many shops and cottage industries as well as manufacturing. ABOUT EDUCATION There are 3 elementary schools, a middle school, and a high school in the Sherwood school district. 3,075 students attend these schools, and grades are above the state average in math, reading, and writing. For higher education, Sherwood residents turn to Linfield College. Linfield is a four-year private college offering coed undergraduate study, and specializing in liberal arts, science, international programs, and business. It is located in nearby McMinnville, accessible by Highway 99. George Fox University is another popular alternative that has been named a "Best Value" by U.S. News and World Report. This non-profit Christian college offers 4-year courses. Also, Portland abounds with highly noted educational establishments as well. Located about 20 miles from Sherwood, these include Portland Community College and Portland State University, with 13,255 full-time students. The Sherwood Public Library on North Sherwood Boulevard offers students and others interested in self-education access to 22,040 books, 1,225 audio materials, 1,813 video materials, and subscriptions to 118 serials. ABOUT HEALTHCARE Sherwood's proximity to Portland gives residents a wide range of hospitals and medical centers to chose from, with a driving distance of around 20 miles. Providence Portland Medical Center, located on N.E. Glisan in Portland, OHSU Hospital on S.W. Sam Jackson Park Road, and Woodland Park Hospital on N.E. Hancock Street are among your alternatives. Other area hospitals to serve you include Oregon State Hospital, 32 miles away in Salem, and S.W. Washington Medical Center, a 38-mile drive, located in Vancouver, Washington. SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS For outdoor adventures, Magness Memorial Tree Farm offers 80 acres of hiking, views, and picnic areas. It also has a 60-foot lookout tower from which you can survey this beautiful area. Oliphant Orchards is another popular destination with 26 acres of fruits and nuts, as well as cider and pumpkins on a seasonal basis. Spirit Mountain Casino is also nearby. It features over 700 slot machines, live poker and keno, pull tabs, video poker, and a 500-seat bingo hall. There are three restaurants on site as well. 
ABOUT NEWBERGLOCATION Newberg is located in Yamhill County in northwest Oregon. It is accessed by Highway 99W, which can be reached from I-5. 219 and the 240 are also smaller access routes. Newberg covers an area of about 5 square miles at an altitude of 176 feet. It is located 27.1 miles from Portland and 15.2 miles from Hillsboro. The nearest city is Dundee, at 3.6 miles away. For air transportation, the McMinnville Municipal Airport is your closest option, about 15 miles away. McNary Field is another local airport, 28 miles from Newberg in Salem. For international travel, the Portland International Airport is located 33 miles away. For transportation across the Willamette River into Marion County, take the Wheatland Ferry, located 8 miles south of Dayton. It costs only $1.35 per car. HISTORY/POPULATION Newberg is home to some 18,064 people. It holds the distinction of being the first Oregon community granted permission to hold formal Quaker services. The Quakers went on to found the Pacific Academy College. America's 31st President, Herbert Hoover, was in the first graduating class of Pacific Academy, and later in his life returned to Newberg to visit. Newberg also has a history as a winemaking city, and some of Oregon's oldest vineyards are located here. To this day, Newberg maintains the feel of a small town, with its pastoral setting and low-stress atmosphere. ABOUT EDUCATION There are five elementary schools, two middle schools, and a high school in the Newberg School District, some also offering before and after school care. The elementary and middle schools average around 600 students, with the exception of Ewing Young Elementary School, with 178 students. Newberg High School is attended by 1,566 students and has 23.4 students per teacher. Three private schools offering pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade provide private education in Newberg. The Newberg Public Library is available to all and offers access to 58,434 books, 2,591 audio materials, 2,352 video materials, and 227 serial subscription publications. For college alternatives, George Fox University is located in nearby Newberg. George Fox has 2,032 students enrolled full time and offers bachelor's degrees in over 30 majors, 14 master's degree programs, as well as doctoral degrees. It is a private, not-for-profit establishment and was given high marks by U. S. News and World Report in their August 25th edition as a "Best Value" college. Alternatively, Linfield College is located in nearby McMinnville and Portland State University and Portland Community College are located in Portland, a fouty minute drive from Newberg. The University of Portland also received high marks from U.S. News and World Report for overall excellence. ABOUT HEALTHCARE The Providence Newberg Hospital is located on Villa Road. Providence is a not-for-profit hospital that has been in existence for over 40 years and offers everything from nutritional counseling to cardiology to surgery. Providence proclaims it to be a Christian-oriented hospital, carrying the message of love and understanding into its business, and has also received honors as one of the best companies to work for in Oregon. Other nearby alternatives include Oregon State Hospital in Salem, which is 26 miles away, and S.W. Washington Medical Center in Vancouver, Washington, a 47-mile drive. SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS Newberg is known for its vineyards, some of the oldest in Oregon. Many of the vineyards offer wine tasting in a relaxing and beautiful atmosphere, as well as guided tours. Go and see how wine is produced and enjoy the beautiful location. Local vineyards include the whimsically named Autumn Wind Vineyards and Adelsheim Vineyards. Another Newberg attraction is the Hoover-Minthorn House. This was the first residence built in Newberg by Jesse Edwards in 1881. It was home to Herbert Hoover between 1885 and 1889 and still holds some of the original furniture he used as a boy. For theatrical entertainment, the Gallery Players of Oregon in McMinnville hosts eight to ten theatrical shows each year, and has been in business since 1967. Performances are usually on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. Another attraction is Vista Balloon Adventures, offering daily sightseeing hot-air balloon flights over Newberg and surrounding areas. For the golf enthusiast, Riverwood Golf Course is the oldest golf course in operation in Yamhill County. Year round (except Christmas day), it offers 9 holes with a par of 35. There are also four state parks nearby, with opportunities for hiking, camping, picnicking, and even hang gliding. These including Cape Kiwanda, Cape Lookout, Clyde Holliday, and Champoeg. Both the Oregon Coast and Mount Hood are just over an hour's drive from Newberg.
ABOUT DUNDEELOCATION Dundee is located in Yamhill County in northwest Oregon. It covers a total of 1.4 square miles, and sits at an elevation of 190 feet. It is part of the Portland-Vancouver, Oregon-Washington metro area. It can be accessed from Highway 99W, itself accessible from I-5. The nearest city is the city of Newberg, only 3.6 miles away. Other nearby cities include Dayton, Lafayette, Carlton, and Sherwood. Hillsboro is 17.7 miles away, and Portland is just over 30 miles from Dundee. For air transportation, the nearest airport is the McMinnville Municipal Airport, about 11 miles away. The McNary Field is 26 miles away in Salem. For international travel, the Portland International Airport is located 37 miles from Dundee. For transportation across the Willamette River into Marion County, take the Wheatland Ferry, located south of Dayton (a total driving distance of 14 miles from Dundee). It costs only $1.35 per car. HISTORY/POPULATION Dundee was incorporated in 1895. It was settled by a group of pioneer families, and named after the childhood home of one of the settlers, a Mr. William Reid, who hailed from Dundee Scotland. The current population stands at 2,598. Good weather and fertile soil make Dundee a perfect place for crop cultivation, and in fact, the town is rife with vineyards, plum trees, filberts, and English walnuts, which make up the major crops. It is also worth noting the extremely low crime rate in Dundee. There were no violent crimes, as reflected in the latest statistics from 2001, not even so much as an auto theft. Three burglaries and four counts of larceny were all there was to keep the local police busy in this peaceful small town. ABOUT EDUCATION Dundee Elementary School is part of the Newberg School District and offers kindergarten through 5th grade. There are 22.4 students per teacher and a total enrollment of 403 students. 3.6 miles away in Newberg can be found another four elementary schools, two middle schools, and a high school. Newberg also has three private schools with classes from kindergarten through 12th grade. The Newberg library is available to residents of Dundee, and has an impressive collection of over 58,000 books as well as audio and video materials and periodicals. For higher education, the George Fox University in McMinnville is the closest location. George Fox offers degrees in over 30 majors, 14 master's degree programs, as well as doctoral degrees. It has also been hailed as a "Best Value" college by U.S. News and World Report. A little further away in Portland can be found Portland State University (about 26 miles away) and Portland Community College (about 49 miles). Both of these colleges have over 12,000 full-time students and offer a wide variety of courses. ABOUT HEALTHCARE The Providence Newberg Hospital is your closest alternative. Located on Villa Road in Newberg (3.6 miles from Dundee), Providence is a not-for-profit hospital that has been in existence for over 40 years and offers everything from nutritional counseling to cardiology to surgery. Providence proclaims it to be a Christian-oriented hospital, carrying the message of love and understanding into its business, and has also received honors as one of the best companies to work for in Oregon. Other major hospitals in the area include Oregon State Hospital (about 25 miles away in Salem) and S.W. Washington Medical Center (about 50 miles away in Vancouver, Washington). SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS One of Dundee's special events is the Dundee Decades, a celebration that occurs on various Friday evenings during the summer and includes music and dancing featuring different historical eras. Dundee also has a number of fine restaurants for evenings out. Known for its vineyards, Dundee is home to a number of wineries and many people enjoy the wine tasting and guided tours they offer. Local wineries include Argyle, Cameron, Duck Pond Cellars, and Torii Mor Winery, among others. For the golf enthusiast, Riverwood Golf Course offers 9 holes with a par of 35. Riverwood was built in 1932 and is the oldest golf course operating in Yamhill County today. Dundee is also surrounded by natural beauty, and Bald Peak State Park is nearby for your enjoyment. Bald Peak State Park can be found along the scenic drive through the Chehalem hills toward Hillsboro. It features stunning views of the Willamette Valley, as well as views of five snowcapped Cascade peaks (when the cloud cover allows), including Mt. St. Helens, Mt. Ranier, Mt. Adams, Mt. Hood, and Mt. Jefferson. You can walk through the forest or have a picnic in the grass. There is no fee to use this park, but be sure to bring your own drinking water, as water is not available in the park.
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