Fort Vancouver

Fort Vancouver was a 19th century fur trading outpost along the Columbia River that served as the headquarters of the Hudson's Bay Company in the Oregon Country. Named for Captain George Vancouver, the fort was located on the northern bank of the Columbia River in present-day Vancouver, Washington, near Portland, Oregon.

Related Topics:
19th century - Fur trading - Columbia River - Hudson's Bay Company - Oregon Country - George Vancouver - Vancouver, Washington - Portland, Oregon

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