Fort Vancouver
- Washington
- Oregon
photo: Gustav Sohon - Library of Congress
Why go there?
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site was established in 1961 to protect and preserve the fur trade history of the Pacific Northwest. The National Historic Site consists of two units, one located on the site of Fort Vancouver in modern-day Vancouver, Washington; the other being the former residence of John McLoughlin in Oregon City, Oregon. John McLoughlin was the Chief Factor, or trader, who oversaw Hudson Bay Company's fur trade activity along the Pacific from 1824 until 1845. The site is also home to a variety of cultural and natural resources. These resources include the historic fort itself, as well as a number of other buildings, structures, and archaeological sites. In addition, the site includes a vibrant living history program that interprets the fur trade era for visitors.
