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Clatsop, built by Lewis and Clark in December, 1805 for use as winter
headquarters, was situated eight-tenths of a mile south of this point.
The site was chosen because of the game in the surrounding country
and because it was convenient to the coast where salt could be made
for the journey of the exploration party back to the Missouri. Elk
were found in abundance and salt was made at what is now Seaside.
The local Indians were friendly but it was disappointing that no trading
vessels entered the river during the stay. After enduring a wet and
stormy winter the party left the fort on March 23, 1806 and took up
its homeward-bound journey. |
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