1775-1783

        The Revolutionary War between America and Great Britain.

            ( British King George III ).

1776

        The signing of the American Declaration of Independence from Great Britain.

1784

        Dr. John McLoughlin's birth, October 19, 1784.

1803-1806

        The Lewis and Clark Expedition.

            ( Thomas Jefferson, U.S. President ).

1812

        The War of 1812 between the U.S. and Great Britain.

            ( James Madison, U.S. President ).

1820

        Coronation of British King George IV.

            ( James Monroe, U.S. President ).

1824

        Dr. McLoughlin's arrival at Ft. George.

1825

        The construction of the first Fort Vancouver.

            ( John Quincy Adams, U.S. President ).

1829

        The construction of the second Fort Vancouver.

        Oregon City established by the Hudson's Bay Company.

            ( Andrew Jackson, U.S. President ).

1830

        Coronation of British King William IV.

1838

        Coronation of British Queen Victoria.

            ( Martin Van Buren, U.S. President ).

1843

The first Great Migration of Emigrants across the Oregon Trail.

            ( John Tyler, U.S. President ).

1844

        Incorporation of Oregon City.

1845

        Arrival of D. McLoughlin and family to Oregon City.

        ( James Polk, U.S. President ).

1848

        U.S. Government recognized Oregon Country and Oregon Territory.

1857

        Dr. John McLoughlin's death, September 5, 1857.

            ( James Buchanan, U.S. President ).

1859

        Oregon Statehood February 14, 1859.