Sherwood, Oregon

Sherwood is an Oregon city with a name reminiscent of Sherwood Forest, where Robin Hood and his Merry Men dwelled in Clackamas County. However, it was actually named after the hometown of an influential local businessman named Robert Alexander, which is Sherwood, Michigan. Its original name, Smockville, was derived from founders James Christopher and Mary Ellen Smock, but Alexander changed its name in 1891.

In 1893, two years after it got its current moniker, Sherwood underwent incorporation as a town. There were only 350 inhabitants within the one square mile city limit back in 1911. Sherwood then grew geographically by 4.5 square miles. The 2010 population density was 4,221 residents per square mile. According to the 2010 national census, there are 4,875 families, 6,316 households, and 18,194 citizens residing in Sherwood.

In terms of racial makeup, it was 0.3% Pacific Islander, 3.5% Asian, 0.5% Native American, 0.8% African American and 88.5% Caucasian. There was also 3.7% and 2.7% from different races, and about 7% of the population was Latino or Hispanic.

The area used to be the home of the Kalapuya Nation, specifically the Atfalati Tribe. Due to the Donation Land Claim Act of 1850 to 1855, all these natives were relocated to various reservations to allow only individuals with American citizenship to acquire land ownership.

You also have loads of touristy destinations and activities to look forward to when you visit Sherwood as a tourist. There is Hawks View Winery, where you can go on wine tours, and enjoy the views and tastings. You can get more of the same with Ponzi Vineyards, but this time a local vineyard that supplies their grapes for wine production. The Stella Olsen Memorial Park serves as Sherwood’s
signature city park. Finally, relax while walking trails and bio-diverse nature preserve of Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge.