Located in Multnomah County, Oregon, Gresham was established in 1884. Gresham is Oregon's fourth-largest city. Connected to Portland by the MAX Blue Line light rail.
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Founded1884|Population115,000|Peak115,000(2024)|CountyMultnomah County
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1884Founded as Farm Community: Named for Postmaster General Walter Q. Gresham.
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1905Incorporated: Small agricultural community east of Portland.
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1980Portland Suburban Growth: MAX light rail later connects to Portland.
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2023OR's 4th Largest: Diverse suburban community of 115K.
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Gresham is Oregon's fourth-largest city.
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Connected to Portland by the MAX Blue Line light rail.
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Named for Walter Q. Gresham, U.S. Postmaster General.
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Gresham is located in Multnomah County, Oregon.
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Gresham was founded in 1884.
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