Oregon City in Clackamas County, Oregon — The American West (Northwest)
McLoughlin House
National Historic Site
In the city he founded, in this house he built, lived Dr. John McLoughlin, 1846-57.
He won enduring fame for his generous and humane aid to early American settlers in the Oregon Country, as Chief Factor and Superintendent of the Hudson’s Bay Company in this territory, 1824-45.
In 1850, Dr. McLoughlin presented this park to Oregon City.
In 1851 he became a citizen of the United States.
His house, which originally stood closer to the river, was removed to this location in 1909.
Erected 1950 by National Park Service, United States Department of the Interior.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1850.
Location. 45° 21.431′ N, 122° 36.341′ W. Marker is in Oregon City, Oregon, in Clackamas County. Marker is on Center Street near 7th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 713 Center St, Oregon City OR 97045, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Eva Emery Dye (a few steps from this marker); Dr. John McLoughlin (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Forbes Barclay (within shouting distance of this marker); McCald Building (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); OK Barber Shop (about 700 feet away); Joseph L. Meek (approx. 0.2 miles away); Veterans Memorial Building (approx. 0.4 miles away); Larry G. Dahl (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oregon City.
Also see . . .
1. The McLoughlin Memorial Association. Website homepage:
The McLoughlin House stands today as a reminder of the great contribution Dr. John McLoughlin made to the settlement of the Oregon Country. (Submitted on July 1, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.)
2. Fort Vancouver National Historic Site. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on March 26, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
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