Historical Events tagged with "oregon"
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Mount Hood Named After Viscount Samuel Hood
Lieutenant William E. Broughton sighted a prominent mountain while exploring the Oregon region, located near the mouth of the Willamette River. In honor of Admiral Samuel Hood, the mountain was named Mount Hood. Broughton was part of the Vancouver Expedition, tasked with exploring the Pacific Northwest. The naming of the mountain reflected the British naval interests in the Pacific region and highlighted the importance of geographical exploration during this era.
Continue ReadingFrancis Drake Discovers a New Bay
English explorer Francis Drake encountered a bay on the Pacific Northwest coast, which he described as 'fair and good.' Speculated to be in present-day Oregon or Washington, this discovery came during his circumnavigation of the globe aboard the Golden Hinde. Drake anchored in the bay for repairs and resupply, marking a significant moment in early exploration of the West Coast.
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