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Eugene (/ j uː ˈ dʒ iː n / yoo-JEEN) is a city in and the county seat of Lane County, Oregon, United States. It is located at the southern end of the Willamette Valley , near the confluence of the McKenzie and Willamette rivers, about 50 miles (80 km) east of the Oregon Coast .
Eugene is a renaissance city with a rich history, culture and nature. Explore its signature experiences, such as TrackTown USA, the arts and outdoors scene, the farmers markets, the wine bars and more.
Jun 24, 2024 · Eugene, city, seat (1853) of Lane county, western Oregon, U.S., on the Willamette River, adjoining Springfield to the east. The area around what became Eugene was inhabited for several centuries by Kalapuya Indians. Settled by Eugene Skinner in 1846, the city was laid out on Willamette bottomland.
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Eugene Oregon. View more. Study in contrasts along the Willamette River Bike Path. Mike Shaw. 1 of 10. View more. A misty morning on a farm near Eugene. 2 of 10. View more. Treetop view of the Heceta Head Lighthouse and the Pacific beyond. 3 of 10. View more. A toast before sampling Hop Valley Brewing Company’s offerings. 4 of 10. View more.
Sep 25, 2023 · Eugene is a metropolitan center at the head of the Willamette Valley, approximately 110 miles south of Portland. The seat of Lane County, the city had an estimated population of 169,695 in 2018—nearly equal to the capital city of Salem.