Troutdale

In 1872, sea captain John Harlow bought the town’s original land claim, building an expansive estate replete with trout ponds that he called Troutdale.

He convinced the railroads to build a depot near his home, and the name stuck. Also called the gateway to the Columbia River Gorge, Troutdale is known for its fishing spots and antiques stores.

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