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 …

Perched at the mouth of the mighty Columbia River, Astoria is Oregon’s oldest city and the first permanent U.S. settlement west of the Rockies. With Victorian-era homes etched into hills …

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Apr 24, 2025 · There are so many things to do in Astoria, Oregon! A picturesque settlement dotted with Victorian-era homes and perched on the hills along the Columbia River, Astoria is the oldest city in …

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Oct 26, 2025 · Astoria, city, seat (1844) of Clatsop county, northwestern Oregon, U.S., on the south bank of the Columbia River (there bridged to Megler, Washington) near its mouth on the Pacific Ocean.

Nov 29, 2025 · Located where the Columbia River meets the Pacific, Astoria, Oregon, charms visitors with history, seafood, scenic views, and cute Victorian architecture.

The Astoria Downtown Historic District Association (ADHDA) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to preserve and advance historic downtown Astoria’s culture and character.

Astoria is the oldest American settlement west of the Rockies. The city lines the south banks of the Columbia River, and the north banks of Young's bay.

Nestled perfectly between the mouth of the Columbia River and the great Pacific Ocean is the small, charming city of Astoria. This Oregonian gem is tucked away in the upper, northwestern corner of the …