The Astoria Column Oregon
The Astoria Column Oregon
The Astoria Column
is an art-covered pillar made of concrete that reaches 125 feet skyward from
Coxcomb Hill, overlooking Astoria and the Columbia River. Its observation
platform offers a panoramic view for the many visitors who climb the 164 steps
of its winding staircase. At its dedication on July 22, 1926, the Astoria
Column was described as the “greatest of western monuments.” Over the years,
the Column has become an Oregon icon and a source of identity and pride for
Astorians. It was listed on the National Register for Historic Places in 1974.
Patterned after
the Trajan Column in Rome (and Place Vendôme Column in Paris), the Astoria
Column was dedicated on July 22, 1926. The column was one of a series of
monuments erected by Great Northern Railway.
The Astoria Column monument tower is located atop Coxcomb Hill. Building and maintaining the Column has been an endeavor requiring the efforts and resources of many over the years. It stands today as one of the finest tributes in America to those who built the West.
- Location Coxcomb Hill in Astoria, Oregon U.S.
- Built 1926
- Height 125 Foot Tall
- Added to NRHP May 2, 1974
Fees : Visiting
the park or climbing the Column is free. Parking is $5 per vehicle, which is
good for one year.
Park Hours : Open Daily from 5am – 10pm
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