Gresham, Oregon

Gresham is a city located in Multnomah County, Oregon about 18km east of Portland. It was named for the American Civil War general Walter Quinton Gresham. As of 2004, the city had a total population of 94,250. This makes Gresham the fourth largest city in Oregon.

History

Although a post office was established in May, 1884, Gresham was not incorporated as a city until 1905. Lewis Shattuck, son of a pioneer family, was the first mayor.

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1905 - Mayor

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Since 1981, Gresham has been the home of the Mount Hood Jazz Festival, an annual festival of jazz musicians.

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Mount Hood Jazz Festival - Jazz

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