Oregon City in Clackamas County, Oregon — The American West (Northwest)

Dr. John McLoughlin

"Father of Oregon"

Photographed by Kevin W., June 10, 2008

1. Dr. John McLoughlin Marker

Inscription.
Born in Riviere du Loup, Canada, October 19, 1784.

1824 Came to the Oregon Country as Chief Factor of the Columbia Department of the Hudson's Bay Company.

1829 Located his claim to the present site of Oregon City.

1845 Resigned his position with the Hudson's Bay Company and moved to Oregon City

1846 Built his house in Oregon City, which is now a National Historic Site.

1850 Filed first plat of Oregon City.

1851 Became a citizen of the United States.

1857 September 3, died. Is buried with his wife, Margaret, in St. John's Church, Oregon City.

Erected 1933.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is September 18, 1909.

Location. 45° 21.103′ N, 122° 36.863′ W. Marker is in Oregon City, Oregon, in Clackamas County. It is at the intersection of McLoughlin Boulevard (Oregon Route 99) and S. 2nd Street, on the right when traveling south on McLoughlin Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Oregon City OR 97045, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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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: Peter Skene Ogden House (within shouting distance of this marker); Willamette Falls Legacy Project (within shouting distance of this marker); Oregon City (within shouting distance of this marker); Oregon City Falls (within shouting distance of this marker); Larry G. Dahl (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Memorial Building (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Explosion of Steamer Gazelle (about 700 feet away); Canemah (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oregon City.

Photographed by Kevin W., June 10, 2008

2. Dr. John McLoughlin Marker

Sculptor's mark on the Dr. John McLoughlin Bust image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin W., June 10, 2008

3. Sculptor's mark on the Dr. John McLoughlin Bust

Dr. John McLoughlin Bust image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin W., June 10, 2008

4. Dr. John McLoughlin Bust

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, October 19, 2023

5. Dr. John McLoughlin Bust

The bust of John McLoughlin faces the Willamette River. McLoughlin Boulevard can be seen behind it.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, October 19, 2023

6. Dr. John McLoughlin Bust

A more visible view of the sculptor's mark.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 11, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 1, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,363 times since then and 60 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 1, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. 5, 6. submitted on April 10, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.