Oregon City in Clackamas County, Oregon — The American West (Northwest)
McLoughlin House
National Historic Site
Photographed by Kevin W., June 14, 2008
1. McLoughlin House Marker
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 Hudsons 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. It 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.
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: 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
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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.)
Photographed by Kevin W., June 14, 2008
2. McLoughlin House and Marker
Photographed by Kevin W., June 14, 2008
3. McLoughlin Grave Markers
Marguerite McLoughlin's grave marker is on the left. Dr. John McLoughlin' is on the right.
Photographed by Kevin W., June 14, 2008
4. McLoughlin House Fountain
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5. McLoughlin House Fountain Marker
Oregon City Womans Club
Memorial to Dr. John McLoughlin
Dedicated June 18, 1911
Reconstructed and restored
by
Oregon City Womans Club
Re-dedicated June 18, 1978
Recirculation & restoration project provided by Oregon City Womans Club, 1994
Photographed by Kevin W., June 14, 2008
6. McLoughlin Conservation District
In 1844, Dr. John McLoughlin established a claim for himself on land east of Willamette Falls and named it Oregon City. The city was granted a charter on December 24, and became the oldest incorporated city west of the Missouri River.
This district, created in 1982, encompasses all the original 121 blocks of the plat. Many of the homes of these pioneers and civic leaders still stand in the neighborhood.
Old Home Forum
This district, created in 1982, encompasses all the original 121 blocks of the plat. Many of the homes of these pioneers and civic leaders still stand in the neighborhood.
Old Home Forum
Photographed by Kevin W., June 14, 2008
7. A cannon behind the McLoughlin House
Credits. This page was last revised on March 26, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 1, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,059 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on July 1, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.
