West Linn in Clackamas County, Oregon — The American West (Northwest)
Dr. John McLoughlin 1784 - 1857
Oregon History
Photographed by Kevin W., June 14, 2008
1. Dr. John McLoughlin 1784 - 1857 Marker
Chief factor of the Hudsons Bay Company at Fort Vancouver, philanthropist, and founder of Oregon City. The land on the east bank of the Willamette River at the falls was claimed by Dr. McLoughlin and the Hudsons Bay Co. in 1828-29. First called Willamette Falls, the town was platted in 1842 and was named Oregon City by Dr. McLoughlin. Oregon City was the first incorporated U.S. city west of the Rocky Mountains, 1844. Provisional and Territorial Capital-1843-52, and the continuous Seat of Government for Clackamas County since 1843. Dr. McLoughlin became an American citizen and was elected Mayor of Oregon City in 1851. His home was built in 1845 near the falls and was moved to the top of the bluff in 1909. The McLoughlin House National Historic Site is open to the Public. Dr. McLoughlin is remembered as "The Father of the Oregon Country" because of the aid he provided to the missionaries and pioneers who came over the Oregon Trail. (Marker Number M15.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1842.
Location. 45° 21.099′ N, 122° 37.585′ W. Marker is in West Linn, Oregon, in Clackamas County. It is on Northbound Rest Area (Interstate 205), on the right when traveling north
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Regionally, this marker is in the Willamette Valley and in Greater Portland Area. It is also on the American Pacific Coast, in the Pacific Northwest, and in the Lewis & Clark Corridor. Globally, it is in North America, in the Cascade Range, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: George Abernethy (here, next to this marker); Willamette Falls Locks (a few steps from this marker); Willamette Falls (a few steps from this marker); Canemah (approx. 0.4 miles away); Explosion of Steamer Gazelle (approx. half a mile away); Historic Canemah Cemetery (approx. half a mile away); Dr. John McLoughlin (approx. 0.6 miles away); Peter Skene Ogden House (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West Linn.
Also see . . . John McLoughlin 1784 - 1857. Oregon Encyclopedia website entry (Submitted on January 29, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
via Oregon Encyclopedia, c. 1850
2. John McLoughlin
Photographed by Kevin W., June 14, 2008
3. Dr. John McLoughlin 1784 - 1857 Marker
Photographed by Kevin W., June 14, 2008
4. Dr. John McLoughlin House
Credits. This page was last revised on January 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 29, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,505 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 29, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. 2. submitted on January 29, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3, 4. submitted on June 29, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.
