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Chinook Point

Chinook Point is a historic place in Chinook, Pacific County, Washington, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 66000747.

Chinook, Pacific County, WashingtonListed October 15, 1966NRIS #66000747★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Chinook Point?

Chinook Point is a headland in Pacific County, Washington. Located just northwest of the mouth of the Columbia River, it is historically significant for several reasons. Captain Robert Gray, the first non-native to enter the river, saw it from Chinook Point in 1792. In 1805, it was the site of an encampment by the Lewis and Clark Expedition. It has been the site of military fortifications since 1864, most notably in the late 1890s, when most of the presently surviving Fort Columbia structures were built. The point, which constitutes the most developed portion of Fort Columbia State Park, was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1961.

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The record

Listing details

Name
Chinook Point
City
Chinook
County
Pacific County
State
Washington
Listed on the National Register
October 15, 1966
NRIS reference number
66000747
Resource type
site
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
46.25546, -123.91920
When was Chinook Point listed on the National Register?

Chinook Point was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.

Where is Chinook Point located?

Chinook Point is located in Chinook, Pacific County, Washington at approximately 46.25546, -123.91920. See the map above.

Is Chinook Point a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Chinook Point is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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