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'''1800's:''' At the beginning of the nineteenth century, Spain, Russia, and England all claimed what is now Washington. | '''1800's:''' At the beginning of the nineteenth century, Spain, Russia, and England all claimed what is now Washington. | ||
'''1811:''' John Jacob Astor | '''1811:''' John Jacob Astor's American Fur Company established a trading post at Fort George (Astoria). This was the first settlement in this area. | ||
'''1819:''' Spain withdrew her claims. | '''1819:''' Spain withdrew her claims. | ||