Chinook Point
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Chinook Point is a headland
in Pacific County, Washington. Captain
Robert Gray, the first non-native to enter the Columbia River
, saw the river from Chinook Point in 1792. His exploration
s gave the United States
a strong position in its later territorial contests with Great Britain
.
In November 1805, members of the Lewis and Clark Expedition
camped at Chinook Point.
It was the site of US military gun emplacements during World War II
.
It was declared a National Historic Landmark
in 1961.
It is now part or all of Fort Columbia State Park
, which is in turn part of Lewis and Clark National and State Historical Parks
.
It is located at U.S. Route 101 and State Route 12.
Headland
A headland is a point of land, usually high and often with a sheer drop, that extends out into a body of water.Headland can also refer to:*Headlands and bays*headLand, an Australian television series...
in Pacific County, Washington. Captain
Captain (nautical)
A sea captain is a licensed mariner in ultimate command of the vessel. The captain is responsible for its safe and efficient operation, including cargo operations, navigation, crew management and ensuring that the vessel complies with local and international laws, as well as company and flag...
Robert Gray, the first non-native to enter the Columbia River
Columbia River
The Columbia River is the largest river in the Pacific Northwest region of North America. The river rises in the Rocky Mountains of British Columbia, Canada, flows northwest and then south into the U.S. state of Washington, then turns west to form most of the border between Washington and the state...
, saw the river from Chinook Point in 1792. His exploration
Exploration
Exploration is the act of searching or traveling around a terrain for the purpose of discovery of resources or information. Exploration occurs in all non-sessile animal species, including humans...
s gave the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
a strong position in its later territorial contests with Great Britain
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland was the formal name of the United Kingdom during the period when what is now the Republic of Ireland formed a part of it....
.
In November 1805, members of the Lewis and Clark Expedition
Lewis and Clark Expedition
The Lewis and Clark Expedition, or ″Corps of Discovery Expedition" was the first transcontinental expedition to the Pacific Coast by the United States. Commissioned by President Thomas Jefferson and led by two Virginia-born veterans of Indian wars in the Ohio Valley, Meriwether Lewis and William...
camped at Chinook Point.
It was the site of US military gun emplacements during World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
.
It was declared a National Historic Landmark
National Historic Landmark
A National Historic Landmark is a building, site, structure, object, or district, that is officially recognized by the United States government for its historical significance...
in 1961.
It is now part or all of Fort Columbia State Park
Fort Columbia State Park
Fort Columbia State Park is a park located in Chinook, Washington. The historic park encompasses Fort Columbia, one of the few intact coastal defense sites in the United States....
, which is in turn part of Lewis and Clark National and State Historical Parks
Lewis and Clark National and State Historical Parks
The Lewis and Clark National and State Historical Parks, in the vicinity of the mouth of the Columbia River, commemorate the Lewis and Clark Expedition...
.
It is located at U.S. Route 101 and State Route 12.