Oregon's oldest Euro-American settlement, Astoria at the mouth of the Columbia River has lots of great things going for it. Here are 20 things to love about Astoria. read more
In 1811, British explorer David Thompson, the first person known to have navigated the entire length of the Columbia River, reached the partially constructed Fort Astoria near the mouth of the river. He arrived just two months after the Pacific Fur Company's ship, the Tonquin. read more
Astoria was established in 1810 by John Jacob Astor, a very successful New York fur trader, who sent fur traders to the area establish a trading post. It became the oldest settlement west of the Rocky Mountains. read more