Located along the Nehalem River, on the eastern side of the Northern Oregon Coast Range, in Columbia County, Oregon, Vernonia was incorporated as a city in 1891. First settled in 1874, the community was named for the daughter of one of its founders, which was supposed to have been Vernona. Due to a clerical error, an "i" was inserted in the name, and the city became Vernonia, Oregon.
Recommended Resources
Blue House Mediterranean Cafe & Brewery
Specializing in Mediterranean cuisine, the restaurant, espresso bar and brewery is located in Vernonia, Oregon. Its location, menus, events, and reviews are posted.
http://www.blue-house-cafe.com/
Cedar Ridge Retreat & Conference Center
Once a family farm, then a basketball camp, the Vernonia, Oregon facilities are available for a variety of purposes, including camps, retreats, company picnics, weddings, meetings and family reunions. Upcoming events, pricing, and features are discussed.
http://www.visitcedarridge.com/
The history and a profile of the city is featured on its official web site. Other resources include contacts and an overview of the local government, its departments and services. Various public documents are also available.
http://www.vernonia-or.gov/
The two-story Mill house in Vernonia, Oregon was built in 1922 by Louis Boeck, and renovated in the 1980s, now serving as a guest lodging facility. The accommodations are described in detail, with photographs, rates, and contacts.
http://www.rockcreekbb.com/
Vernonia Area Chamber of Commerce
The VACC is a voluntary organization representing and promoting the financial growth of its business membership, who are identified here, along with an economic profile and guide to the Vernonia, Oregon area.
http://www.vernoniachamber.org/
Serving Columbia County and parts of Washington County, the food bank is based in Vernonia, Oregon. Its organizational structure, goals and services are outlined, with information on support.
http://www.vernoniacares.org/
VSD is a public school administrative district operating two elementary schools, a middle school, and a high school, each located in Vernonia, Oregon. Profiles of each of its school campuses are featured, along with a district calendar, program data, and contacts.
http://www.vernonia.k12.or.us/
Vernonia's Voice is a bi-monthly community publication published on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, with a focus on the Vernonia, Oregon community. Its current and archived copies are available online, along with subscription, advertisement, and internship information.
http://www.vernoniasvoice.com/
West Oregon Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Headquartered in Vernonia, Oregon, WOEC is a not-for-profit membership owned electric utility providing electrical service to areas that other companies do not serve. An overview of the company, its services and service area is presented.
http://www.westoregon.org
