Oregon City in Clackamas County, Oregon — The American West (Northwest)
Peter Skene Ogden House
Photographed by Kevin W., June 10, 2008
1. Peter Skene Ogden House Marker
of this marker
stood the home of
Peter Skene Ogden
Chief Factor of
Hudson's Bay Co.
and rescuer of the
survivors of the
Whitman Massacre.
Erected by City of Oregon City.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 45° 21.116′ N, 122° 36.859′ W. Marker is in Oregon City, Oregon, in Clackamas County. It is on McLoughlin Boulevard (Oregon Route 99) near South 2nd Street, on the right when traveling south. In the parking area overlooking Willamette Falls. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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: Willamette Falls Legacy Project (here, next to this marker); Oregon City (a few steps from this marker); Oregon City Falls (a few steps from this marker); Dr. John McLoughlin (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
this page online
Also see . . .
1. Peter Skene Ogden. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on January 30, 2026, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Peter Skene Ogden's Snake Country Journals. (Submitted on July 1, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.)
via Wikipedia, unknown
2. Peter Skene Ogden
Photographed by Kevin W., June 10, 2008
3. Peter Skene Ogden House Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 1, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,417 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 1, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. 2. submitted on January 30, 2026, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3. submitted on July 1, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.
