Dr. John McLoughlin

Dr. John McLoughlin is depicted as a bronze statue at the Oregon State Capitol grounds in Salem, shown in formal attire with a cape. He holds a top hat in his left hand while extending his right fist forward.

McLoughlin was a Hudson's Bay Company executive who managed Fort Vancouver during the 1820s through 1840s. His time in leadership shaped how the fur trade and early settlement developed across the Pacific Northwest.

The statue honors McLoughlin's role in assisting early settlers by providing seeds, grains, and supplies through Fort Vancouver. This support became central to how people remembered him in the growing region.

The memorial sits on public Capitol grounds that are easy to reach on foot at any time. The area around it is accessible and offers a clear view of the monument from nearby paths.

Oregon schoolchildren helped raise funds for this bronze replica, which was based on an earlier statue placed in the national Capitol building in Washington, D.C. This community effort made the memorial a special local achievement.

GPS coordinates: 44.93803,-123.02928

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:15