Fort Astoria Astoria, Oregon

1811
Construction of Fort Astoria
Mar 1811
John Jacob Astor's Pacific Fur Company arrives at the future site of Astoria on Captain Jonathan Thorn's ship, the Tonquin.
May 1811
Construction of Fort Astoria on Oregon coast
May 1811
Explorer David Thompson navigates entire Columbia River
1813
Astor Sells Fort Astoria, Renamed Fort George
5 Nov 1961
Fort Astoria designated a National Historic Landmark
15 Oct 1966
Fort Astoria added to National Register of Historic Places