Fort Astoria

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Fort Astoria, established by John Jacob Astor's Pacific Fur Company in 1811, served as a vital trade depot for fur collection on the southern shore of the Columbia River. Originally located within the territories of the Clatsop and Chinook peoples, the fort underwent several ownership changes and played an essential role in the region's fur trade until its eventual decline in the mid-19th century.

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