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Woodburn is a city in Marion County, Oregon, United States. The population was 20,100 at the 2000 census. Woodburn, historically a farming community, was founded by Jesse H. Settlemier. The Jesse H. Settlemier House is now a museum located on Settlemier Avenue. Lewis McArthur recorded in Oregon Geographic Names that according to Charles E. Nebergall, Woodburn was named for a slash burn that got out of control and burned down a nearby woodlot in the 1880s, after the railroad line had been laid through the area.

There are a few institutions in Woodburn that are devoted to teaching and presenting the arts. Willamette Ballet Academy was founded in 1982. World's Berry Center Museum was founded in the early 1980s as well. The World's Berry Center Museum occasionally produces plays by Miracle Theater.

Kat Bjelland of the punk band Babes in Toyland, grew up in Woodburn. Her first performance was at the now-closed tavern Flight 99. Some exterior scenes from 2007 Hallmark Hall of Fame production "The Valley of Light", starring Chris Klein, were filmed in downtown Woodburn.

Points of Interest:
Woodburn Dragstrip
Woodburn Company Stores - In 2000, Woodburn Company Stores opened in Woodburn. This is an outlet mall with many name-brand clothing companies represented, including Adidas, Nike, Gap, and Banana Republic.

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