Chinook Point
National Historic Landmark

Chinook Point

Chinook, Pacific County, Washington
Listed
October 14, 1966
Type
Site
Period
Early Republic
Ref No.
66000747

About this property

Chinook Point is a headland in Pacific County, Washington. Located just northwest of the mouth of the Columbia River, it is historically significant for several reasons. Captain Robert Gray, the first non-native to enter the river, saw it from Chinook Point in 1792. In 1805, it was the site of an encampment by the Lewis and Clark Expedition. It has been the site of military fortifications since 1864, most notably in the late 1890s, when most of the presently surviving Fort Columbia structures were built. The point, which constitutes the most developed portion of Fort Columbia State Park, was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1961.

Location

Chinook, Pacific County, Washington
46.25546, -123.91920

Categories

MILITARYEXPLORATION/SETTLEMENT
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Questions about this property

When was Chinook Point listed on the National Register?

Chinook Point was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 14, 1966.

What type of historic resource is Chinook Point?

Chinook Point is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Chinook Point a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Chinook Point has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Chinook Point?

The period of significance for Chinook Point is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1792.

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