Fort Umpqua

In 1836 it was moved and rebuilt on the south bank of the Umpqua River near the mouth of Elk Creek, at present-day Elkton, Oregon.

[3] The United States Exploring Expedition under Charles Wilkes visited Fort Umpqua in 1841.

It was located on the north bank of the Umpqua River about two miles from its mouth, near Gardiner, Oregon.

Its structures including a blockhouse and barracks was built from salvaged material from Fort Orford.

Troops from the District of California continued to be stationed here until conflict with Native American tribes subsided.