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Vernonia, Oregon
Vernonia is a city of 2,786 people in Columbia County, Oregon, founded in 1891.
Why visit Vernonia
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 11 parks and trails, 5 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Vernonia Pioneer Museum.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 78°F; February lows average 31°F.
Weather in Vernonia
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Vernonia
Vernonia is a city in Columbia County, Oregon, United States. It is located on the Nehalem River, in a valley on the eastern side of the Northern Oregon Coast Range that is the heart of one of the most important timber-producing areas of the state. Logging has played a large role in the history of the city. The population was 2,374 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Vernonia, Oregon (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks2
Vernonia Pioneer Museum
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Museum and former mill office
Parks, trails and playgrounds11
Restaurants and cafes5
Blue House Cafe
Restaurant · 0.7 mi
919 Bridge Street, Vernonia
We-Sa 11:00-19:00; Su 11:00-16:00; Mo,Tu off
History
The community was first settled in 1874 by the Parker and Van Blaricom families. Cousins Judson Weed and Ozias Cherrington, both of Ohio, arrived in 1876. Sometime afterwards, the question of a name for the community came up, and Cherrington suggested the name of his daughter (Vernona) in Ohio, which was adopted. Due to a clerical error during the incorporation process, an "i" was inserted into the name. Cherrington died in a farming accident in 1894, never having seen his daughter since his departure from Ohio.
Vernonia started to become more than an isolated farming community on July 10, 1924, when the Oregon-American Lumber Company opened a state-of-the-art lumber mill, which was supported by a railroad line connecting Vernonia to the rest of the country. Oregon-American merged with Long-Bell Lumber Company in May 1953, which itself merged with International Paper in November 1957. International Paper judged the mill antiquated, and closed it on December 20, 1957.
From the History section of Vernonia, Oregon on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
Churches and places of worship2
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries4
Healthcare1
Map of Vernonia
33 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 | 6.9 in | 0.3 in |
| Feb | 49°F | 31°F | 5.3 in | 0.6 in |
| Mar | 54°F | 34°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 59°F | 36°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 66°F | 40°F | 2.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 70°F | 44°F | 1.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 77°F | 47°F | 0.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 78°F | 47°F | 0.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 73°F | 43°F | 1.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 61°F | 38°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 51°F | 34°F | 7.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 44°F | 31°F | 8.3 in | 0.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Vernonia #2 (0 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
Columbia County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-09-15: Wildfires And Straight-Line Winds (Fire)
- 2020-03-28: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2017-08-08: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2016-02-17: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2012-03-02: Severe Winter Storm, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Southwest Washington Regional Airport (KLS) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 22 miles away.
- Warren 15 mi east, about 24 min by car
- Scappoose 17 mi southeast, about 27 min by car
- Clatskanie 17 mi north, about 27 min by car
- St. Helens 18 mi east, about 28 min by car
- Banks 18 mi south, about 28 min by car
- Rainier 18 mi northeast, about 29 min by car
- Columbia City 18 mi east, about 29 min by car
- North Plains 21 mi southeast, about 33 min by car
- Longview 22 mi northeast, about 36 min by car
- Kelso 23 mi northeast, about 36 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
- La Cabana Restaurant in Vernonia, Oregon, Bcostley, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Oregon-American Lumber Co Mill Office - Vernonia Oregon, Ian Poellet ( User:Werewombat ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2026-03-08, Vernonia, Oregon, 184419, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2026-03-08, Shay Park (Vernonia, Oregon), 08, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
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