Venersborg, Washington
Venersborg is a community of 4,262 people in Clark County, Washington.
Why visit Venersborg
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 9 parks and trails, 15 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Albert and Letha Green House and Barn, Lewisville Park, Battle Ground Lake State Park and BG Village Park.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 80°F; February lows average 32°F.
Weather in Venersborg
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Venersborg
Venersborg is a census-designated place (CDP) in Clark County, Washington, United States. The population was 3,990 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Venersborg, Washington (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Museums and landmarks4
Albert and Letha Green House and Barn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Historic house in Washington, United States
Lewisville Park
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Historic park near Battle Ground, Washington, United States
Venersborg School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic building near Battle Ground, Washington, United States
Pomeroy Living History Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds9
Restaurants and cafes15
Barrel Mountain Brewing
Diner · American · 2.9 mi
607 East Main Street
Mo-Fr 12:00-20:00; Sa-Su 12:00-21:00
Happy Family
Restaurant · Chinese · 2.9 mi
Su-Mo, We-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:30
3 more on the map.
History
The community was established as "Venner's Villas" in the late 19th and early 20th centuries when a land entrepreneur, J. C. Lanerberg, purchased land from various sources including the government, railroad companies, and other landowners. He divided the land into 10-acre (40,000 m2) lots. To market the area, Lanerberg produced pamphlets written in Swedish that highlighted its resemblance to rural Sweden. The flyers were concentrated in large, urban communities throughout the United States and the first settlers who arrived in the early 1900s were mostly of Swedish ancestry. The growth of nearby Vancouver and Portland led to an influx of new residents in the 1960s.
The land was originally heavily timbered. A number of farms and orchards were established in the early 20th century, some of which have existed into the 3rd millennium that grow rare, heirloom apple varieties.
The community is considered rural and the town supports three non-residential buildings. A single commercial establishment, the Venersborg Store, reopened in 2008 but closed in 2013.
From the History section of Venersborg, Washington on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship5
Old Apostolic Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 1.5 mi
20406 Northeast 176th Avenue, Battle Ground
Prince or Peace Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 2.9 mi
14208 Northeast 249th Street, Battle Ground
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 2.8 mi
14809;15005 Northeast 259th Street, Battle Ground
Old Apostolic Lutheran Church
Church · 2.5 mi
27300 Northeast 182nd Avenue, Battle Ground
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries22
Hockinson Heights Elementary School
School · 3.1 mi
20000 Ne 164Th St, Brush Prairie
Healthcare3
Battle Ground Healing Arts
Clinic and pharmacy · 3.0 mi
408 East Main Street, Battle Ground
Map of Venersborg
68 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46°F | 32°F | 7.2 in | 0.5 in |
| Feb | 50°F | 32°F | 5.3 in | 0.3 in |
| Mar | 55°F | 35°F | 5.6 in | 0.2 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 38°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 66°F | 43°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 71°F | 47°F | 2.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 79°F | 51°F | 0.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 50°F | 0.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 46°F | 2.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 40°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 52°F | 35°F | 7.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 45°F | 32°F | 8.0 in | 0.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Battle Ground (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Clark County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-04-07: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2024-04-28: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2022-10-17: Nakia Creek Fire (Fire)
- 2020-03-22: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-02-02: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, Mudslides, And A T (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Portland International Airport (PDX) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 15 miles away.
- Lewisville 3 mi northwest, about 4 min by car
- Battle Ground 3 mi west, about 5 min by car
- Meadow Glade 5 mi southwest, about 8 min by car
- Brush Prairie 6 mi southwest, about 9 min by car
- Orchards 7 mi southwest, about 12 min by car
- Five Corners 8 mi southwest, about 13 min by car
- Mount Vista 8 mi southwest, about 14 min by car
- Duluth 8 mi west, about 14 min by car
- Ridgefield 10 mi west, about 16 min by car
- Vancouver 12 mi southwest, about 19 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Venersborg School 3 - Battle Ground Washington, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Venersborg School 2 - Battle Ground Washington, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Venersborg School 1 - Battle Ground Washington, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lewisville Park Entrance, Vanmom, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Green House - Battle Ground Washington, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pomeroy Living History Farm House, Curtis Allworth, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ISS059-E-106255 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS017-E-19631 - View of Oregon, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS059-E-106254 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Cedars North Airpark, July 2020, Steven Baltakatei Sandoval, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Community Library, Battle Ground, Washington, March 2020, Steven Baltakatei Sandoval, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Friends of Battle Ground Community Library, Battle Ground, Washington, March 2020, Steven Baltakatei Sandoval, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Heisen House - Heisson Washington, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Captain William Strong in Battle Grounds, WA, street mural, March 2020, Steven Baltakatei Sandoval, CC BY-SA 4.0
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