Philomath

Philomath combines small-town calm with the through-route energy of U.S. Route 20 in a way that reflects its position between the Willamette Valley and the Oregon Coast Range. The Marys River runs through this western Oregon community, while Corvallis and Oregon State University lie just to the east. Its name, drawn from Greek for “love of learning,” recalls Philomath College, founded in 1867 by the United Brethren Church; the former college building now houses the Philomath Museum. Route 20 continues west over the Coast Range toward Newport, linking the town to Oregon’s Pacific side. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Philomath and the Willamette Valley.

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