Fort George (1)

Fort George (1813-1818) - Originally known as Astor Post, the Northwest Company maintained control and named this post Fort George in October 1813. The British maintained control until 6 Oct 1818 when it was turned over to the United States but continued as a British post. During this period there was no mention of military Involvement. (See Fort Astoria)

Source:

• Oregon Military History, Forts-Camps-Roads
• McArthur, Lewis A. & McArthur, Lewis L., Oregon Geographic Names, Oregon Historical Society Press; 7 edition (December 2003), 1073 pages, ISBN 0875952771, ISBN 978-0875952772, pages 366-367