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Dr. John McLoughlin, “Father of Oregon”
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John McLoughlin, born in Rivière-du-Loup, was a physician before joining the North West Company in 1806, becoming a wintering partner in 1814. When the company merged with the Hudson’s Bay Company he became a Chief Factor and was put in charge of the Columbia District, with headquarters on the lower Columbia River. He stayed there after retiring, in what became American territory, and is known as the Father of Oregon.
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McLoughlin as described in his designation.
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Dr. John McLoughlin National Historic Person ↗
Parks Canada (Directory of Federal Heritage Designations)
Importance; plaque text