Astoria & Warrenton

Astoria & Warrenton (HM24V8)

Location: Astoria, OR 97103 Clatsop County
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Country: United States of America
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N 46° 11.27', W 123° 50.138'

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The oldest American settlement west of the Rocky Mountains, dating back to Lewis & Clark.

Explore our history, natural beauty and opportunities for adventure.

For free maps and visitor information, visit one of the Astoria-Warrenton Chamber Welcome Centers

Guardian of the Columbia
Fort Stevens
Over 130 years ago young soldiers dressed in Union blue stood watch over the mouth of the Columbia River at Fort Stevens.
An active fort from 1863 until after World War II, Fort Stevens is virtually a 100 acre museum rich in military history.


"at this place we had wintered..."
William Clark, March 23, 1806
Fort Clatsop


Fort Clatsop National Memorial commemorates and preserves the story and significance of the 1803-1806 Lewis and Clark Expedition. The forested memorial site includes a visitor center and a replica of the expedition's 1805-06 winter encampment.


Visual Record of History
The Flavel House:

Experience the luxury of the Victorian period at the elegant Queen Anne style home built in 1885 for river bar pilot and entrepreneur Captain George Flavel.
Explore our other historic sites as well: the Heritage Museum, and the Uppertown Firefighters Museum.


Discover



a Northwest Treasure
The Columbia River Maritime Museum

Come to Oregon's official Maritime Museum and experience one of the country's finest displays about shipwrecks, lighthouses, fishing, navigation and naval history.
Tour a floating lighthouse, the Lightship Columbia.
Visit the Museum Store for quality maritime publications and unique gifts.

Where History Lives
The Astoria Column
A unique international work of historic architecture depicting the evolution of the area.
Climb to the viewing platform and enjoy magnificent panoramas of the Columbia River, ocean, bays and mountains.
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HM NumberHM24V8
Series This marker is part of the Lewis & Clark Expedition series
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Date Added Monday, January 22nd, 2018 at 7:05am PST -08:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)10T E 435514 N 5115256
Decimal Degrees46.18783333, -123.83563333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 46° 11.27', W 123° 50.138'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds46° 11' 16.2" N, 123° 50' 8.2799999999999" W
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Area Code(s)503
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling West
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 714 Exchange St, Astoria OR 97103, US
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