Washougal in Clark County, Washington — The American West (Northwest)
William R. Broughton R.N.
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 11, 2026
1. William R. Broughton R.N. Marker
detailed by
Captain George Vancouver R.N.
ascended the Columbia River
by ship's boat
to a point
below this place
and named Mount Hood
October 30, 1792,
following the discovery
and naming of this river by
Captain Robert Gray
of Boston, Massachusetts
May 11, 1792
Erected by The Trail Seekers(?) Council August 24, 1929
[Second Plaque Below]
This is an exact replica of the original tribute to Lt. Broughton, which was once displayed in the Vista House at Crown Point, Oregon. From this location high above the Columbia River, those reading the memorial overlooked Washougal and the terminus of Broughton's exploration.
Erected 1929 by The Trail Seekers(?) Council.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is May 11, 1792.
Location. 45° 34.528′ N, 122° 21.233′ W. Marker is in Washougal, Washington, in Clark County. It can be reached from 15th Street near Lewis and Clark Highway (Washington Route 14). This marker is located in Captain William Clark Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Washougal WA 98671, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Portland Area and in Southwest Washington State. 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 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Stocking the Pantry (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Camas-Washougal War Memorial (approx. 2½ miles away); Lewis and Clark and the Three Bears
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Credits. This page was last revised on August 28, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 28, 2026, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 3 times since then. Photo 1. submitted on August 28, 2026, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
