Our Neighborhoods

Aurora, Oregon 

With its lush rural setting, the village of Aurora Colony welcomes visitors with a glimpse into the 19th century. You will find Aurora easily accessible and only 25 minutes from Portland or Salem. Any time of year is right for a trip to Aurora, where you will find that the past makes a lot of sense for the present! Be sure to visit their website for maps, directions, attractions, galleries, specialty shops, and upcoming events. As Oregon's first National Historic District, the town's distinctive original architecture is home to a first-class museum complex and an unrivaled antique shopping experience that earns its designation as the state's antiques capital. Aurora's location as the hub of the picturesque North Willamette Valley makes it a perfect country excursion … a true destination for shopping the town's many antiques and specialty shops to find those quality antique pieces and unique treasures. They are open to visitors every day of the year. To learn more about Aurora, visit www.auroracolony.com.

Broadacres

One of the two unincorporated communities nestled just outside the city limits of Hubbard to the West and close to St. Paul to the east. Broadacres served its community of farmers with a post office and two general stores named the Whitney Grocery that also served as a dance hall and place to gather and socialize. Broadacres had a grade school housing students from first through eighth grade. The Columbus Day Storm of 1962 had its impact on these buildings, blowing off the second story roof of the existing store and tavern. The Grade School (now where a church now convenes) had its last graduating class from eighth grade in 1962, and students enrolled in the new unified North Marion School District. Today, Broadacres may not have an operating Post Office, but offers a thriving nursery, a community of tree growers, a general store, and tavern. Students living within this area generally have an Aurora or Hubbard address.

Butteville, Oregon 

Butteville is an unincorporated community in Marion County, Oregon (once considered a ghost town). It borders Champoeg State Park and is home to many students attending North Marion Schools. Take a driving tour along the Willamette River and enjoy the beauty of nature at its best. While in Butteville, be sure to visit the Butteville General Store. To learn more about Butteville, go to butteville.org. Students living near the Champoeg, Butteville area have Aurora addresses.

Donald, Oregon

In 1908, Donald was a station on the Oregon Electric Railway on French Prairie. The City was incorporated on December 6, 1912, and was named for R.L. Donald, an official with the construction company that built the railway you see now. Today, Donald's population exceeds 680. While you are in Donald, visit the famous Skate Park initiated by a group of kids beginning in May 2000. The skate park has now become the only skate park in Oregon with a bowl shape similar to an empty swimming pool. From asphalt slab and homemade ramps to Oregon's first and only public skate pool. The park is 2,500 square feet, and it is a cultural addition to skateboarding in Oregon. To learn more about Donald, visit www.donaldoregon.gov.

Hubbard, Oregon 

Hubbard is home to over 890 students attending North Marion schools. Following the development of the railroad, people in the area began building stores, warehouses, saloons, churches, a hotel, and several homes. Soon, Hubbard became a bustling community, shipping 40,000 bushels of grain by rail in 1876. Many stately, turn-of-the-century homes built along with 3rd, 4th, and 5th streets remain today. While you are in Hubbard, visit the fountain at City Park, tour the beautiful homes and enjoy a great meal. Don't miss the annual Hubbard Hop Festival. For more information on Hubbard, please visit www.cityofhubbard.org.