Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, Oregon City

#17 among attractions in Oregon City

Park, Relax in park

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Fort Vancouver National Historic Site is a United States National Historic Site located in the states of Washington and Oregon. 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. The two sites were separately given national historic designation in the 1940s. The Fort Vancouver unit was designated a National Historic Site in 1961, and was combined with the McLoughlin House into a unit in 2003. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1961 (63 years ago)Area: 210.04 acres (0.3282 mi²)Visitors per year: 710.4 thous.Elevation: 157 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 45°21'26"N, 122°36'22"W

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713 Center StreetMcLoughlinOregon City United States

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Day trips

Fort Vancouver National Historic Site – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Willamette Falls, McLoughlin Promenade, Clackamette Park, Oregon City Bridge.

0.5 miSW
Natural attraction, Park, Waterfall
Willamette Falls, Oregon City
13 min walk • Nestled in the historic city of Oregon City, Willamette Falls stands as a breathtaking natural wonder that captures the raw beauty of the Pacific Northwest. This powerful waterfall is not only a scenic spectacle but also a site of rich cultural and economic...
~1280 ftSW
Park, Scenic walking areas
McLoughlin Promenade, Oregon City
7 min walk • The McLoughlin Promenade is a scenic pathway located on Singer Hill Bluff, on the southeast bank of the Willamette River overlooking Oregon City in the U.S. state of Oregon.
0.9 miN
Park
Clackamette Park, Oregon City
24 min walk • Clackamette Park is a public park in Oregon City, in the U.S. state of Oregon. The park has a boat ramp, and served as a film location for Grimm.
~1200 ftNW
Bridge
Oregon City Bridge, Oregon City
6 min walk • The Oregon City Bridge, also known as the Arch Bridge, is a steel through arch bridge spanning the Willamette River between Oregon City and West Linn, Oregon, United States. Completed in 1922, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
0.6 miW
Canal
Willamette Falls Locks, Oregon City
16 min walk • The Willamette Falls Locks are a lock system on the Willamette River in the U.S. state of Oregon. Opened in 1873 and closed since 2011, they allowed boat traffic on the Willamette to navigate beyond Willamette Falls and the T.W. Sullivan Dam.
~520 ftW
Historical place
Oregon City Municipal Elevator, Oregon City
3 min walk • The Oregon City Municipal Elevator is a 130-foot elevator which connects two neighborhoods in Oregon City in the U.S. state of Oregon. It is the only outdoor municipal elevator in the U.S. and one of at least 8 in the world. The upper portion contains an observation deck which accounts for its flying saucer appearance.
0.6 miN
Park
Jon Storm Park, Oregon City
16 min walk • Jon Storm Park is a public park in Oregon City, in the U.S. state of Oregon. Named after a community volunteer who died in 1994, the park opened in 2008 and has a picnic shelter and plaza.
~270 ftNW
Monuments and statues
Moontrap, Oregon City
2 min walk • Moontrap is an outdoor sculpture by Lee Kelly, installed at the base of Oregon City, Oregon's Singer Creek Falls, along the McLoughlin Promenade, in the United States. The abstract stainless steel sculpture was unveiled in November 2011.
~670 ftSE
Historical place, Museum, History museum
Ermatinger House, Oregon City
4 min walk • The Francis Ermatinger House is located in Oregon City, Oregon, United States. Built by Francis Ermatinger in 1843, it is the oldest house in Clackamas County.
0.5 miSW
45°21'7"N • 122°36'47"W
Clackamas County Historical Society, Oregon City
13 min walk • Natural history museum, History museum, Museum
0.8 miNE
45°21'53"N • 122°35'38"W
End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive & Visitor Information Center, Oregon City
20 min walk • Park, Specialty museum, Museum

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Fort Vancouver National Historic Site?

Nearby attractions include Moontrap, Oregon City (2 min walk), Oregon City Municipal Elevator, Oregon City (3 min walk), Ermatinger House, Oregon City (4 min walk), Oregon City Library, Oregon City (5 min walk).

How to get to Fort Vancouver National Historic Site by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fort Vancouver National Historic Site:

Bus

Railroad & 7th • Lines: 33 (3 min walk)
Main & 8th Street • Lines: 33 (3 min walk)

Train

Oregon City (20 min walk)