McLoughlin House - Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
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Interesting historical site in Oregon City, and annex to Fort Vancouver National Historical Site in Vancouver, Washington. The former home of John McLoughlin, Governor of much of the future United States northwest (and western Canada) for England's Hudson's Bay Company, the home is an interesting historical side trip. The docent on hand had a terrific knowledge of McLaughlin, the house, and Hudson's Bay Company history. It is only open for tours on Fridays and Saturdays, and only during the warmer months of the year. (They close the site for the winter, but you can still walk around the outside.) At the time of my visit, I was told they may be closing the house soon so that some restoration work can be carried out. They said the planned work, once started, will take several years to complete. I gave the site four stars because the structure is in desperate need of that renovation. But it was still worth the visit.
Brian Ellsworth
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McLoughlin's home, saved from demolition by the McLoughlin Memorial Association and moved to its present location in 1909, was added to the National Park System in 2003 as a unit of Fort Vancouver National Historic Site. The unit includes both the McLoughlin House and the neighboring Barclay House. Park staff and volunteers help keep it open on Fridays and Saturdays from 10 AM to 4 PM. Tours are free, and depart from the Barclay house located nextdoor, at the top of every hour.
Stacy A
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I was wowed standing in a historical house that my 5th great grandfather chief Peopeomoxmox stood in asking John McLoughlin for advice before he signed the treaty of 1855. And the gift shop left me loving this pic of my 4th great grandma's cousin chief Joseph. 😁✌️Also my 5th great grandfather who was the chief thought he was unifying the area with the alliance of his daughter and a Hudson Bay company worker. 🙂So my 4th great grandfather worked for John McLoughlin.
Tarrie
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This place is a joke of a museum. There is practically nothing in the house that is original. They expect us to believe that just one horse pulled The McLoughlin house all the way up the hill to its current location….The ranger started to put the picture book away before showing me the last page. I said “hold up, I didn’t see that last page.” She showed me the page and I took the picture that is shown below. This is a place to hear stories not the truth.
Connor Doody
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Every person on the west coast should pay their thanks to this man. He was essentially the first person at Fort Vancouver to look south and envision what Oregon and California for that matter would become. He did all this as a British citizen, only becoming a citizen of the United States in 1851. 1 year before he died. I don't know what you think of the British, but I do know what you should think of this guy if you live anywhere on the west coast.
John Vincent
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Learned so much in just a 1/2 hour. The main house, the one behind us, is closed for re-wall papering and carpeting, however the house next door, also an oldie, has guides with power point presentations and a gift shop ... where we found great books and some unique, inexpnsive gifts for the family. Got to hold a repica tea brick, like the ones tossed into the harbor during the Boston Tea Party!
Capi Reed
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Nearby Attractions Of McLoughlin House - Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
Willamette Falls Scenic Viewpoint
Oregon City Municipal Elevator
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Address
713 Center St, Oregon City, OR 97045
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(360) 816-6237
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mcloughlinhouse.org
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attractions: Willamette Falls Scenic Viewpoint, Oregon City Municipal Elevator, Camassia Nature Preserve, Coin Corner & Hobbies, White Rabbit Book Cafe, eNRG Kayaking, Oregon City Swimming Pool, Wally's Music, OREGON CITY RECORDS, Mad Genius - Apple Certified Mac & iPhone Repair Specialist, restaurants: The Highland Stillhouse, McMenamins Oregon City, Ranee's on Main, Mike's Drive-In, Tony's Fish Market, Mi Famiglia Wood Oven Pizzeria, New Hing's Restaurant, The Hive Social, Corner 14 Foodcarts Spirits & Brew, Super Torta
