St. Helens is a city in and the county seat of Columbia County, Oregon. It was founded by Captain Henry Montgomery Knighton, a native of New England, in 1845, as "Plymouth". The name was changed to St. Helens in the latter part of 1850 for its view of Mount St. Helens, roughly 39 miles (63 km) away in Washington. The city is about 28 miles (45 km) northwest of Portland. As of the 2020 census, St. Helens had a population of 13,817.
Pacific
St. Helens
Columbia County, OR
Population
14,015
Walk Score
66 · Somewhat Walkable
Median rent
$1,223
Median home value
$314,100
[[Municipal corporation
1889
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On the National Register
Historic districts
- St. Helens Downtown Historic District · listed 1984
Notable landmarks
- Cox-Williams House · listed 1982
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