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How To Pronounce “Scappoose” Like a Local

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How To Pronounce “Scappoose” Like a Local

By scappoosehomesforsale1|2019-08-22T01:20:52+00:00May 11th, 2019|Scappoose Culture|

It's Pronounced What?!? Portland has its unexpected pronunciations of Couch and Glisan streets which can out a foreigner in one or two syllables. And, of course, a person's pronunciation of the Willamette can pin point them as a tourist with laser precision. And don't even get us started on the ways people mispronounce Oregon. The very name of the town of Scappoose can trip up the residents of even our nearest suburbs just over the pass. So, we're here to help you fit in with the locals by pronouncing Scappoose correctly. The key is that the emphasis is

Scappoose – What’s in a name?

By scappoosehomesforsale1|2019-08-22T01:28:18+00:00May 6th, 2019|History, Scappoose Culture|

Scappoose - what's in a name? Many of us are familiar with the story of how Portland got its name in a coin toss (it was almost called Boston!) in 1845, but where did the name "Scappoose" come from? The story is not a simple one to answer. The written history of the Native Americans who settled on this land goes back to the days of Lewis & Clark (1806) and there are several different stories in circulation about how Scappoose got its name. There are four prevailing stories: The Account of John McPherson

What is Scappoose?

By scappoosehomesforsale1|2019-08-22T01:34:27+00:00May 5th, 2019|Scappoose Culture, Scappoose Real Estate Market|

Scappoose - A Community Connected by Rivers, Forests, and MountainviewsScappoose is one of the Portland's best kept secrets. A mere 25- minute drive to the heart of downtown Portland and, as of the time of this writing, Scappoose offers tons of affordable housing options.Scappoose is a fairly small town with a population of about 7,000 people and is located in Columbia County, about 25 miles north-northwest of Portland. While there are industries located here that are key to the area's commerce (the Oregon Manufacturing Innovation Center - a research facility, the Scappoose Airpark, and the CalPortland Santosh aggregate