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Fort Astoria

Fort Astoria is a historic place in Astoria, Clatsop County, Oregon, 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 66000639.

Astoria, Clatsop County, OregonListed October 15, 1966NRIS #66000639★ National Historic Landmark
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What is Fort Astoria?

Fort Astoria was the primary fur trading post of John Jacob Astor's Pacific Fur Company (PFC). A maritime contingent of PFC staff was sent on board the Tonquin, while another party traveled overland from St. Louis. This land based group later became known as the Astor Expedition. Built at the entrance of the Columbia River in 1811, Fort Astoria was the first American-owned settlement on the Pacific coast of North America.

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Listing details

Name
Fort Astoria
City
Astoria
County
Clatsop County
State
Oregon
Listed on the National Register
October 15, 1966
NRIS reference number
66000639
Resource type
site
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
46.18818, -123.82740
When was Fort Astoria listed on the National Register?

Fort Astoria was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.

Where is Fort Astoria located?

Fort Astoria is located in Astoria, Clatsop County, Oregon at approximately 46.18818, -123.82740. See the map above.

Is Fort Astoria a National Historic Landmark?

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

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