Fort Vancouver

Fort Vancouver was a historic fur trading post established in 1825 by the Hudson's Bay Company near present-day Vancouver, Washington. It served as a major center for commerce, exploration, and regional influence in the Pacific Northwest, connecting Indigenous peoples, fur traders, and settlers. The fort facilitated trade, provided supplies, and supported the expansion of European-American settlements in the area. Today, the site is preserved as Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, offering insight into the early economic and cultural history of the region.