Fort Astoria Astoria, Oregon

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Fort Astoria as it looked in 1813, in an image from 1854. From Gabriel Franchère, Journal of a Voyage on the North West Coast of America During the Years 1810–1814, 1854. Gabriel Franchère all photos →

Built in 1811 by John Jacob Astor as a fur trading post, this National Historic Landmark played an important role in the dispute between Britain and America over the Oregon Territory.

Location map of Fort Astoria, Astoria, Oregon. Click to enlarge.
Aerial view of Fort Astoria, Astoria, Oregon. Click to enlarge.

Quick Facts

Address
Astoria, Oregon
Coordinates
map · aerial
Date(s)
1811

Article Info

Page Title
Fort Astoria
Added By
Holly Hayes
Date Published
October 8, 2013
Last Updated
April 15, 2024