Contact
The Linn County Courthouse in Albany. (Oregon State Archives Scenic Images collection)
County Seat: Courthouse, 300 SW Fourth Ave., Albany 97321
Phone: 541-967-3825 (General); 541-967-3802 (Court Administrator)
Email:
elections@co.linn.or.usAbout
Established: Dec. 28, 1847
Elev. at Albany: 210'
Area: 2,297 sq. mi.
Average Temp.: January 39.0° July 65.6°
Assessed Value: $13,023,071,818
Real Market Value: $23,978,549,706
(includes the value of non-taxed properties)
Annual Precipitation: 42.55"
Economy: Agriculture, forest products, rare metals, manufacturing and recreation
Related Resources
Incorporated Cities
Points of Interest
Willamette and Santiam rivers, Foster, Green Peter and Detroit reservoirs, Cascade Range mountains (with Mount Jefferson), Hoodoo Ski Bowl and the Pacific Crest Trail, covered bridges, Fair and Expo Center, Brownsville Museum, Albany historic districts
History and General Information
Linn County was created in 1847 and named for U.S. Senator Lewis F. Linn. The county lies at the center of the Willamette Valley, bordered by the Willamette River on the west and the the Cascades on the east. The climate and soil conditions make the county one of Oregon’s most diverse agriculture areas, allowing for a wide variety of specialty crops. Linn County leads the nation in the production of common and perennial ryegrass. It is also home to major producers of processed food, manufactured homes and motor homes as well as logging and wood products industries.
Recreational opportunities are extensive and include hiking, climbing, skiing, and camping in county and state parks; boating, water-skiing and fishing on lakes and rivers; petrified wood and agate beds; covered bridges, historic districts and events.
County Officials
Commissioners: Chair Roger Nyquist (2029); Will Tucker (2027), Sherrie Sprenger (2029); Dist. Atty. Douglas Marteeny (2029); Assess. Matthew Pitcher (2029); Clerk Marcie Richey (2029); Justice of the Peace Jessica K. Meyer (2027); Sheriff Michelle Duncan (2027); Surv. Thomas Casey (2029); Treas. Michelle Hawkins (2029); Co. Admin. Darrin L. Lane