Category:Fort Astoria
Fort Astoria (1811-1824)(1830-1848) - Erection of Fort Astoria as headquarters for the Astor Fur Expedition began 12 Apr 1811.
The fort was founded in March 1811 when the company arrived on board Captain Jonathan Thorn's ship,Tonqui. By the time an overland party joined them in February, 1812, they had constructed a trading store, a blacksmith's shop, a dwelling house, and a storage shed for pelts acquired from trapping or trading with the local native Americans. Cannons were arranged around the perimeter for defense. The outpost was to serve as an administrative center for various satellite forts such as Okanogen.
War of 1812 resulted in Astoria becoming Fort George under British rule. On 12 Dec 1813, Captain Black, commanding the British corvette, Racoon arrived at the fort. 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 in 1818.
Location: Astoria, Clatsop County, Oregon
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Lat: 46.20169 Long: -123.81897
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