Category:Fort Astoria
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Fort Astoria (1811-1824)(1830-1848) - Erection of Fort Astoria as headquarters for the Astor Fur Expedition began 12 Apr 1811. War of 1812 resulted in Astoria becoming Fort George under British rule, 12 Dec 1813.
Captain Black, commanding the British corvette, Racoon arrived at the fort on 12 Dec 1813. After dinner, a British flag was run up the staff, across which, Captain Black broke a bottle Madeira wine, loudly declaring that he was taking possession of the post in the name of His Royal Majesty. He followed by changing the name of Fort Astoria to Fort George.
The fort was renamed Fort Astoria after the British left.
Location: Astoria , Oregon.
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Lat: 46.20169 Long: -123.81897