Woodburn has developed a cosmopolitan blend of cultures not normally found in cities of its size.

Just where is Woodburn located in Oregon? Along Hwy 99E (between mileposts 30 and 33) and I-5 (exit 271). What's at Exit 271? Woodburn lies at the hub of French Prairie, an area that includes Hubbard, Gervais, Donald and St. Paul. We are about . . . 20 minutes north of Salem, the state capital 30 minutes south of Portland, the state's largest metro area 60 minutes from Mt. Hood and the Cascade Mountains with their famous hunting, fishing, skiing and hiking opportunities 90 minutes from the Pacific coast beaches

Canby ~ 11 Silverton ~ 13 Molalla ~ 16 Salem ~ 21 Oregon City ~ 30 Portland ~ 33 Boring ~ 39 Lebanon ~ 52 Sweet Home ~ 68 Eugene ~ 82 Newport ~ 107 Astoria ~ 126 Lincoln City ~ 131 Bend ~ 160 Grants Pass ~ 210 Klamath Falls ~ 246 Eagle Point ~ 250

The town is served by Interstate 5, Highway 99E and the Union Pacific Railroad mainline. Here large and small businesses provide economic stability with employment opportunities ranging from food processing to construction of manufactured housing to professional services. Historically, farming has contributed greatly to Woodburn. Today agriculture still puts its stamp on this area. Major agricultural crops include grass seed, hops, berries, containerized nursery plants, Christmas trees, vegetables and dairy products.