Lewelling, Milwaukie, Oregon
Lewelling | |
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Neighborhood of Milwaukie, Oregon | |
Country | United States |
State | Oregon |
City | Milwaukie, Oregon |
Population | |
• Total | 3,585 |
ZIP codes | 97222 |
Area code | 503, 971 |
Lewelling is a residential neighborhood in Milwaukie, Oregon, United States, located in the northwest part of the city. It is bordered by Johnson Creek Blvd. (and Portland, Oregon) on the West, Stanley Ave. on the East, King Rd. on the South, and 42nd Ave. on the West, with some exceptions where it sticks out into the other neighborhoods.[1]
History
Lewelling was founded and platted by Seth Lewelling who invented the Bing cherry in Lewelling.
Parks
Lewelling is part of the North Clackamas Parks and Recreation District.
Lewelling currently has 2 parks:
- Ball Michel Park - SE Stanley and Willow
- Lewelling Elementary School Park - SE Logus
Transportation
Lewelling, (as well as the entire city), is served by TriMet.[2]
Lewelling is served by the following Bus Lines:
- 75 - Milwaukie/St. Johns
- 34 - Oregon City/Clackamas Town Center Mall
- 33 - Clackamas Community College/Downtown Portland
Lewelling is also within walking distance of the Southeast Tacoma/Johnson Creek MAX Station of the MAX Light Rail's Orange Line
Education
Lewelling is located within and served by the North Clackamas School District. Lewelling is assigned to the following schools:
- Seth Lewelling Elementary School
- Rowe Middle School
- Milwaukie High School
Notable People
- Seth Lewelling - Orchardist, creator of Bing cherry
- Mike Richardson - Founder of Dark Horse Comics
External links
References
- ↑ "Neighborhood District Maps | City of Milwaukie Oregon Official Website". www.milwaukieoregon.gov. Retrieved 2016-07-17.
- ↑ TriMet. "TriMet". trimet.org. Retrieved 2016-07-17.