Gresham

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Situated in Multnomah County, very close to Portland, Gresham is the fourth largest city in Oregon. This city is located in the northwestern part of the state and covers an area of 23.43 square miles. The estimated population of Gresham is 111,000, with over 2.3 million in the surrounding Seattle metropolitan area.

Gresham was founded in the mid-19th century and incorporated in 1905. It was named after Walter Gresham, a Republican statesman and jurist. The city was originally a small agricultural settlement but has grown exponentially in recent decades due to its close ties with Seattle. Gresham is home to multiple historic places include the Jacob Zimmerman House and Louise Home Hospital and Residence Hall.

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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