Chinook Point
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| Chinook Point | |
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| (U.S. National Historic Landmark) | |
| Nearest city: | Chinook, Washington |
| Built/Founded: | 1792 |
| Designated as NHL: | July 04, 1961[1] |
| Added to NRHP: | October 15, 1966[2] |
| NRHP Reference#: | 66000747 |
| Governing body: | State |
Chinook Point is a point in Pacific County, Washington. Captain Robert Gray became the first European to see the Columbia River at this location in 1792. His explorations gave the United States a strong position in its later territorial contests with Great Britain.[3]
In November of 1805, members of the Lewis and Clark Expedition camped at the site as well.
It was the site of gun emplacements during World War II.[4]
It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1961.[1][4]
It is now part or all of Fort Columbia State Park, which is in turn part of Lewis and Clark National and State Historical Parks.
It is located at U.S. Route 101 and U.S. Route 12.[4]
[edit] References
- ^ a b Chinook Point. National Historic Landmark summary listing. National Park Service. Retrieved on 2008-03-01.
- ^ National Register Information System. National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service (2007-01-23).
- ^ Brokenshire 1993, p. 47
- ^ a b c Cecil McKithan (October 10, 1977), National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination: Chinook PointPDF (32 KB), National Park Service and Accompanying six photos, from 1977.PDF (32 KB)
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