Astoria, Oregon
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 | Column 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| County | Clatsop County | Founded | 1811 |
| Named For | John Jacob Astor | Incorporated | 1876 |
| Population (est 2019) | 10,015 | Time Zone | Pacific |
| Coordinates | 46°11′20″N 123°49′16″W | Website | www.astoria.or.us |
| Chamber of Commerce | Astoria/Warrenton Chamber of Commerce | Weather | Astoria, OR Weather |
Astoria is a port city and the seat of Clatsop County, Oregon, United States. Founded in 1811, Astoria is the oldest city in the state of Oregon and was the first American settlement west of the Rocky Mountains. The county is the northwest corner of Oregon, and Astoria is located on the south shore of the Columbia River, where the river flows into the Pacific Ocean. The city is named for John Jacob Astor, an investor and entrepreneur from New York City, whose American Fur Company founded Fort Astoria at the site and established a monopoly in the fur trade in the early nineteenth century. Astoria was incorporated by the Oregon Legislative Assembly on October 20, 1876.
The city is served by the deepwater Port of Astoria. Transportation includes the Astoria Regional Airport. U.S. Route 30 and U.S. Route 101 are the main highways, and the 4.1-mile Astoria–Megler Bridge connects to neighboring Washington across the river. The population was 9,477 at the 2010 census.
Columbia River Maritime Museum
Explore the history of the Columbia River from the days of dugout canoes, through the age of sail, to present. Discover the stories of the legendary Columbia River Bar, one of the most dangerous passages in the world, at the nationally renowned Columbia River Maritime Museum.
The Astoria Column
Built in 1926, the concrete and steel structure is part of a 30-acre city park. The 125-foot-tall column has a 164-step spiral staircase ascending to an observation deck at the top and was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 2, 1974.
Astoria Riverfront Trolley
Welcome aboard the Astoria Riverfront Trolley, Old 300.
Old 300 was built in 1913 by the American Car Company of St. Louis, Mo., for the San Antonio Traction Company in Texas.
If between stops, simply wave $1 bill as the trolley approaches.
