Astoria in Clatsop County, Oregon — The American West (Northwest)
Captain George Flavel Mansion
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 9, 2015
1. Captain George Flavel Mansion Marker
This Mansion
was erected in 1883 by
Captain George Flavel,
Pioneer Columbia River Bar Pilot
and business leader
The family home for fifty years,
this property was presented to Clatsop County
by his great granddaughter,
Patricia Jean Flavel
as a memorial to
The Flavel Family
of Astoria
restored as a historical museum by The Clatsop County Historical Society in 1951
Erected 1951 by The Clatsop County Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Man-Made Features. A significant historical year for this entry is 1883.
Location. 46° 11.285′ N, 123° 50.095′ W. Marker is in Astoria, Oregon, in Clatsop County. It can be reached from 8th Street south of Duane Street, on the right when traveling south. Marker is located beside the main staircase, near the front entrance to the subject house. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 441 8th Street, Astoria OR 97103, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on the Oregon Coast. It is also on the American Pacific Coast, in the Pacific Northwest, and in the Lewis & Clark Corridor. Globally, it is in North America, the Pacific Rim, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Captain Flavel Trees (within shouting distance of this marker); The Goonies (within shouting distance of this marker); Astoria & Warrenton
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Regarding Captain George Flavel Mansion. As one of the best preserved examples of Queen Anne architecture in the Northwest, the Flavel House survives today as a landmark of local and national significance. The house was built in 1884-85, for Captain George Flavel and his family. The Captain, who made his fortune through his occupation as a river bar pilot and through real estate investments, built the Flavel House as his retirement home at the age of 62. The Flavel House has been restored to accurately portray the elegance of the Victorian period and the history of the Flavel family.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker.
Also see . . . Captain George Flavel House Museum. Wikipedia entry:
Links to National Register of Historic Places Registration Form. (Submitted on June 29, 2025, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 9, 2015
2. Captain George Flavel Mansion Marker (wide view)
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 9, 2015
3. Captain George Flavel Mansion
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 9, 2015
4. Captain George Flavel Mansion (front entrance - east side)
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 9, 2015
5. Captain George Flavel Mansion (patio woodwork detail)
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6. Captain George Flavel Mansion (south side)
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7. Captain George Flavel Mansion (east side)
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8. Captain George Flavel Mansion Marker (turret detail)
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 9, 2015
9. Captain George Flavel Mansion Marker (north side)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 29, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 19, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 644 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 19, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on January 21, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 7, 8, 9. submitted on February 9, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
