Officers Row

Officers Row is a historic military residential district in Vancouver that stretches across the Fort Vancouver grounds. The district contains 21 wooden houses built in Victorian and Colonial Revival styles, each featuring large porches and decorative woodwork details.

The oldest building was constructed in 1846 during the early settlement era of the Pacific Northwest as officer housing for Vancouver Barracks. Additional houses were added over several decades as the fort expanded and the military community grew.

The houses reflect how military officers and their families lived and shaped the social fabric of this frontier region. Walking through the row today, you can see how this community served as a center of influence during the settlement of the Pacific Northwest.

The district is easy to walk through at your own pace, with clear views of the exterior architecture from the surrounding grounds. The Marshall House and Grant House offer food and information services, though hours may vary seasonally, so it is worth checking ahead.

A young Ulysses S. Grant, before he became the 18th U.S. President, worked as a quartermaster in one of the district's oldest buildings. This connection to a major American leader adds an unexpected layer to the site's story.

Location: Washington

GPS coordinates: 45.62770,-122.65900

Latest update: December 12, 2025 16:41