Helvetia, Oregon

Helvetia is a small unincorporated community in Washington County, Oregon. It is located in the Tualatin Valley along U.S. Route 26, 15 minutes west of Portland. It was named by Swiss immigrants to Oregon in the 19th century. Notable features are the church, cemetery, the Rice Mineral Museum, Helvetia Vineyards and Winery, which is co-owned by former U.S. Congresswoman Elizabeth Furse,[1] Roloff Farms, and the Helvetia Tavern.

Helvetia
Unincorporated community
Helvetia Tavern along Helvetia Road
Helvetia
Location within the state of Oregon
Helvetia
Helvetia (the United States)
Coordinates: 45°35′42″N 122°54′58″W
CountryUnited States
StateOregon
CountyWashington
Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP code
97124
Area code(s)503 and 971

The reality television series Little People, Big World is set on Roloff Farms in Helvetia, making the location a popular tourist attraction. The Helvetia area is only a few miles from both the Intel and Nike headquarters campuses. It consists of heritage farms and million dollar estate properties. The area is part of Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue's service area.[2]

The Holcomb Creek Trestle, the longest wooden railroad bridge currently in use in the United States, is located in the Helvetia area.

References
  1. "Helvetia Vineyards". helvetiawinery.com. Retrieved 2012-08-12.
  2. "TVFR's Service Area Map". TVFR. Retrieved July 17, 2019.


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