Standing in the Gap for Oregon

Willamette Falls, Clackamas County, OR This says the Lord: “Keep justice, and do righteousness, For My salvation is about to come…” Isaiah 56:1 Clackamas County is part of the Metro area of Oregon, meaning it is one of the three counties that make up Portland: Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington. However, Clackamas County has other areas of interest as well. The south-eastern portion of the county is largely rural and extends into the foothills of the Cascade Mountains. The county seat is Oregon City. I was born in Oregon City because the hospital was here. My parents were living in those foothills at the time. A couple of years ago I moved to Oregon City and have now learned something about the history. The town was platted, originally, by Dr. John McLoughlin, and his influence is everywhere. The park site where his house and grave are located is a couple of blocks from me. The McLoughlin Promenade is also a couple blocks away and has views of much of his original land claim, inc...

Ritner Creek Bridge, Polk County, OR And they that shall be of thee shall build the old waste places: thou shalt raise up the foundations of many generations; and thou shalt be called, The repairer of the breach, The  restore r of paths to dwell in .   Isaiah 58:12     Of the counties that make up the Willamette Valley, Polk county has the smallest population. My personal impression of Polk County is that it is the beautiful stretch we drive through to reach the ocean beaches. We’ve stopped to eat in charming places like Dallas along the way, but have not spent much time sight-seeing, although there is actually a lot to explore in Polk County.     First, huge Yamhill County was created, then in 1845 they partitioned off Polk County, named after President James K. Polk. Originally Polk County went all the way to the California border. As the southern portion of the state was settled, additional counties were created until Polk became the size and shape it is...