Svensen is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) on the Columbia River in Clatsop County, Oregon, United States, named after early settler Peter Svensen.

[4][5] Since the closure of the Svensen Post Office, mail service has been provided by rural carriers of the Astoria, Oregon post office.

The Lewis and Clark Expedition encamped in this area on November 26, 1805, en route to winter camp at Fort Clatsop.

[7] The Corps of Discovery again passed through the area on March 24, 1806 on their return journey.

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