Lewis and Clark National Historical Park
The federal park began as Fort Clatsop National Memorial which was established on May 29, 1958. The memorial was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966. On October 30, 2004, it was redesignated Lewis and Clark National Historical Park with expanded jurisdiction over multiple sites, including:
- Clark's Dismal Nitch
- Fort Clatsop
- Fort to Sea Trail (dedicated on November 14, 2005)
- Memorial to Thomas Jefferson
- Netul Landing
- Salt Works
- Station Camp
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