St. Helens, Oregon 2025

St. Helens is a city located in Columbia County, in the state of Oregon, USA. As of 2019, the estimated population of the city was around 13,000 people.

The city of St. Helens is known for its small-town charm and friendly community. The people of St. Helens are proud of their heritage and are actively involved in preserving the city's history. The city has a rich cultural scene, with a variety of events and festivals held throughout the year.

One of the most popular events in St. Helens is the Christmas Light Parade, which takes place in December and features a procession of floats, marching bands, and Santa Claus. Another popular event is the Columbia County Fair, which is held in August and features livestock shows, carnival rides, and live music.

St. Helens is home to several local attractions, including the McCormick Park, which offers a variety of recreational activities such as picnicking, hiking, and fishing. The city also has a number of museums and historical sites, including the Columbia County Courthouse, which was built in 1900 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The city is also famous for being the filming location of the 1985 movie "The Goonies", which was filmed in the Astoria and Cannon Beach area of Oregon. Many of the movie's iconic scenes were filmed in St. Helens, including the famous scene where the kids are running from the Fratellis and they run through the Old-Time Photography shop, which is actually a storefront on St. Helens's main street.

In terms of food, St. Helens offers a wide variety of options, from local diners and cafes to fine dining restaurants. The city is known for its seafood, particularly its salmon and Dungeness crab. Other local specialties include marionberry pie, made with the native marionberry fruit, and Tillamook cheese.

The history of St. Helens dates back to the late 1800s, when the city was founded as a logging and farming community. The city was originally called Plymouth, but was later renamed St. Helens after the nearby mountain, Mount St. Helens. The city continued to grow throughout the 20th century, and today it is a thriving community that offers a variety of amenities and attractions for both residents and visitors.