National Historic Site · Washington (U.S. state), United States
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site is a national historic site in Washington (U.S. state), United States, covering 208 acres (84 ha), established in 1941.
National Historic Site · Washington (U.S. state), United States
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Park facts
| Park type | National Historic Site |
|---|---|
| Location | Washington (U.S. state), United States |
| Area | 208 acres (84 ha) |
| Established | 1941 |
| Coordinates | 45.6223° N, 122.6617° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site is a United States National Historic Site located in the states of Washington and Oregon. The National Historic Site consists of two units, one located on the site of Fort Vancouver in modern-day Vancouver, Washington; the other being the former residence of John McLoughlin in Oregon City, Oregon. The two sites were separately given national historic designation in the 1940s. The Fort Vancouver unit was designated a National Historic Site in 1961, and was combined with the McLoughlin House into a unit in 2003.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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Airports near this park
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- Portland International Airport (PDX) · Portland, United States · 3.9 miles away
- Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) · Seattle, United States · 127.2 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Fort Vancouver National Historic Site?
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site is in Washington (U.S. state), United States (45.6223° N, 122.6617° W).
When was Fort Vancouver National Historic Site established?
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site was established in 1941, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Fort Vancouver National Historic Site?
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site covers 208 acres (84 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Vancouver_National_Historic_Site — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/fova/ — Official park page.