One of the Oregon communities we know and serve.
Gresham is located on the traditional territory of the Chinookan peoples. Before pioneer settlers arrived, the Clackamas tribe built plank-house villages beside the creeks and rivers within present-day Gresham.
Before 1884, the area was known as Camp Ground or Powell's Valley, after one of the first pioneer families. That year a local merchant requested a post office named for Postmaster General Walter Q. Gresham, and the name stuck.
Gresham elected its first mayor and council in 1904, and the state granted permission to incorporate on February 11, 1905. The Town of Gresham changed its name to the City of Gresham in 1921.
Gresham sits in Multnomah County just east of Portland, bordering the Columbia River at its northern tip and the Clackamas County line to the south. The city's first public library, built in 1913 with a Carnegie grant, now houses the Gresham Historical Society.
Every neighborhood moves at its own pace. Reach out to Shannon Mesritz | Realtor in OR & WA for a current, no-pressure look at what's happening in Gresham, OR right now.
Gresham is served by three school districts: Gresham-Barlow, Centennial and Reynolds. School assignment depends on the specific address, so confirm boundaries with the district.
What county is Gresham in?
Gresham is in Multnomah County, just east of Portland.
Who is Gresham named after?
Gresham was named after Walter Q. Gresham, the U.S. Postmaster General, when a local merchant requested a post office in 1884.
When was Gresham incorporated?
The state granted Gresham permission to incorporate on February 11, 1905.
Which school districts serve Gresham?
Gresham-area homes are served by the Gresham-Barlow, Centennial and Reynolds school districts, depending on the address.
Does the Springwater Corridor go through Gresham?
Yes. The Springwater Corridor passes along the south side of Main City Park near downtown Gresham, linking the city with Portland to the west and Boring to the east.