Charbonneau, Oregon Explained

Charbonneau
Settlement Type:Neighborhood
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Oregon
Subdivision Type2:Region
Subdivision Name2:Clackamas County
Pushpin Map:Oregon
Coordinates:45.2872°N -122.7581°W
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone1:Pacific
Postal Code Type:Postal code
Postal Code:97070

Charbonneau (also known as the Charbonneau District) is a private planned community within the city limits of Wilsonville in Clackamas County, Oregon, United States. It is on the opposite side the Willamette River from the main area of the city.[1] The development was named for Jean Baptiste Charbonneau, the son of Sacagawea.[2]

Charbonneau began in 1972 as a nine-hole golf course and 228 town homes; it now has a population of about 3,500 living in 1,158 multi-family units and 510 houses with an integrated 27-hole golf course.[3] There is also a small commercial district with about 10 shops including a grocery store and restaurant. As one of the oldest communities of its type in Oregon, its construction helped lead to the adoption of land-use planning and an urban growth boundary to attempt to prevent urban sprawl.[4]

Charbonneau's 200 primary and secondary students are served by the Canby School District.[4]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: City of Wilsonville . 2011 . . March 29, 2012.
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  3. Web site: Charbonneau History . Charbonneau Country Club . March 29, 2012.
  4. News: Southwest Zoner: Charbonneau, Setting the Tone . Tims . Dana . April 19, 2001 . The Oregonian.