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Vancouver Washington National Historic Reserve Standing as a memorial to a bygone era, Fort Vancouver is a historic gem found in the heart of Vancouver, Washington. This park once represented the economic and cultural center of the area. Today, Vancouver USA visitors can relive this story through the engaging programs and impressive archaeology collection featured here. Visiting Fort Vancouver, one can't help but think back to the pioneering era, when this park represented the center of culture, trade and commerce for this outpost along the Columbia. Fort Vancouver was the principal supply depot for the Hudson’s Bay Company’s massive "Columbia Department". This department made use of half a dozen ships, two dozen posts, and employed about 600 area residents. This British supply company had a western operation that ranged over 700,000 square miles; all the way from (what was then) Russian Alaska - to the north- through British Columbia and on into (what was then) Mexican California. East to West the operation stretched from the Rocky Mountains all the way to the distant Hawaiian Islands. If you're planning on visiting the greater Vancouver, Washington area, the Fort Vancouver historic reserve should definitely be on your "to-do" list. To take in all the natural beauty and historic character Vancouver USA has to offer, simply book a Vancouver WA hotel room from the comfort of your living room with our fast and fully-secure online reservation system. The wonders of Fort Vancouver and the surrounding area await you along the spectacular Columbia River! |
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