For you could ever ask in a hometown, West Linn, Oregon is the perfect place to call home!

The history of West Linn is as rugged as its topography. The area was first settled in the early 1840s when Robert Moore purchased 1,000 acres of land from the "Wallamut" Indians. He built his cabin high on a slope overlooking the Willamette Falls and set about building a town, calling it Robin's Nest.

By 1846, Moore had built four flour and lumber mills, along with dwelling for his mill workers. He also operated a ferry to Oregon City. In 1845, Moore renamed his tiny town Linn City in honor of his friend, well-known free- state advocate Dr. Lewis F. Linn.

In 1913, the City of West Linn was incorporated, encompassing four areas--West Oregon City, Bolton, Sunset and Willamette Heights. The incorporation allowed the settlements to obtain needed services, utilities and improvements without annexing to Oregon City.

The city's population has grown steadily. The 1860 census listed 225 residents. By 1920, the number had grown to 1,628. The 1960 census set the population at 2,923, and by 1970, West Linn had grown to more than 7,000. The growth pattern continued through the 1980s and 90s, with the population today standing at 23,090.