Originally the home of the Calapooia Indians, Woodburn was settled as part of the Oregon Territory.

An early resident founded a thriving nursery business, a tradition carried on with the Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm, a blooming wonderland of tulips and daffodils. Hit the greens at a local golf course, enjoy tax-free shopping at the outlet mall or take a hot air balloon ride for scenic vistas of the heart of the Willamette Valley.