About Astoria

The city of Astoria is located 80 miles northwest of Portland, Oregon and currently hosts a population of just over 10,000 residents. Situated near the mouth of the Columbia River, the city was named after investor John Jacob Astor whose fur trading company founded Fort Astoria at the site in 1810. Continuing to trade today, the city is served by the Port of Astoria with a deep-water port. Residents of an apartment or home for rent in Astoria can utilize the extensive highway system in addition to the Astoria Regional Airport across Youngs Bay and indirect railroads that depart from the city. The Astoria School District has five schools, each of which serves a different age group of students. Residents of an Astoria house or apartment for rent can frolic in nearby parks like Shively Park, Tapiola Park, and Fort Stevens State Park, all of which offer many opportunities for recreation and weekend barbeques. The Columbia River Maritime Museum, Peter Iredale shipwreck, Astoria Scandinavian Festival, Clatsop Spit,CGAS Astoria, Fort Clatsop, and Fort Astoria are all popular attractions that bring in thousands of visitors annually in addition to local residents.

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