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History Explore the recently restored Pioneer Cemetery, now registered with the State of Oregon's historic cemeteries. As you walk between the intricately carved tombstones, try to imagine what life was like for newly arrived settlers. The Willamina Cemetery is located within the town of Willamina, OR. and Polk County. This cemetery is on property owned by Joseph...

This vehicle is a motor railbus, which was nicknamed "Galloping Goose". It is said to have gotten this name for a couple reasons: the first being that it appeared to "waddle" down the tracks, and the other was that the "goose" had a horn that sounded like a "honk" and not a train whistle. It...

Nestled on the corner, as your leaving Willamina toward Grand Ronde. Triangle Corner got its name from its shape, a triangle. It doesn't have much to offer; some shaded trees and grass to relax in, a couple benches to sit on as you watch your friends play a game of horse shoes. It is however,...

The park features a few acers of rolling hills, trails, kids play structures, and a large field to do just about anything in. The play structures consists of swings for both youth and older children, teeter totter, a horse to climb and swing on, and multiple play structures for adventurous kids. The trails go down...

A beautiful place to sit and enjoy what nature has to offer, with access to the river and green grass make this park the perfect place to cool off on a hot summer day or put on an event at the gazebo. There are endless possibilities at Garden Spot Park. Rusty the Logger “Rusty the...

The City of Willmaina is a small friendly town with a lot of local history. We strive to keep our community friendly, clean, and safe. We are the one and only Willamina, no one like us! Where we have a promising community that promotes family, economic growth and citizen involvement while honoring its rich history....

It has been 106 years in 2021 since this murder rocked Willamina and began the town’s most famous scandal. Willamina brick plant. The next day his wife, Anna and his cousin, William Branson, were arrested for his murder. During the first trial the women of Willamina who were waiting to testify started work on a...