The fur-trading headquarters of the Hudson’s Bay Company’s Columbia Department, Fort Vancouver was the political, cultural, and commercial center of the Pacific Coast during the early 1800s, with influence stretching from Alaska to San Fransisco, and from the Rocky Mountains to Hawaii. The site is a history lovers’ paradise, with a modern-day replica of the fort that can be explored. The site also features the Vancouver Barracks, one of the most historic military posts in the United States. Next door is the Pearson Air Museum, which provides exhibits on aviation at Pearson Field, from its start as a military airfield, to being the site of the world’s largest lumber mill, to its current commercial use. Lastly, across the river in Oregon City, is the McLoughlin House Site. This preserved house served as the residence of Dr. John McLoughlin, first mayor of Oregon City and “Father of Oregon,” who after overseeing trade operations at Fort Vancouver, dedicated his life to assisting the lives of emigrants who settled in Oregon City, the historic end of the Oregon Trail. These four sites make up the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site and provide a well-rounded history of the Pacific Northwest’s incorporation into the United States.
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Clark College, Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver, WA, USA
Distance: 0.61 Away
168 Southeast Columbia Way, Vancouver, WA 98660, USA
Distance: 0.78 Away
Galleries and Venues Tribal Experiences
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Thirsty Sasquatch & Hungry Sasquatch, Main Street, Vancouver, WA, USA
Distance: 1.05 Away
Island Cafe, Northeast Tomahawk Island Drive, Portland, Oregon, USA
Distance: 1.64 Away
Cowlitz Indian Tribe, Northeast 26th Avenue, Vancouver, WA, USA
Distance: 3.60 Away
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Kelley Point Park, North Kelly Point Park Road, Portland, OR, USA
Distance: 5.28 Away
General History Walks and Hikes Outdoor Experiences
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Columbia Springs, Southeast Evergreen Highway, Vancouver, WA, USA
Distance: 5.57 Away
Bison Coffeehouse, Northeast Cully Boulevard, Portland, OR, USA
Distance: 5.76 Away
Galleries and Venues Festivals and Events Tribal Experiences Shopping
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Dirty Lettuce, Northeast Fremont Street, Portland, OR, USA
Distance: 5.79 Away
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