History

Molalla has a rich history.  Explore some of the people and places presented here for your enjoyment.

As a reference, this site will refer to the local Native Americans as “The Molala”, and the river/city/area as “Molalla”.  Variations in spelling are all over the map, and in this way, a clear distinction can be made in the text.

Do a deep dive into the historic buildings in town with stories written by Gail McCormick.

Check out the Dibble House Museum complex that includes the Vonder Ahe house and summer kitchen, the Ivor Davies Hall, and the Dibble House.

The Molala: Local native Americans before the settlers.

The City of Molalla

Street names – an attempt to document the origin of many of the street names in town.