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Capt. George Vancouver Statue, downtown at 6th and Esther Streets.

Capt. Vancouver Statue

Vancouver's namesake is honored with this statue at 6th and Esther Streets. Capt. George Vancouver commanded a British expedition to map the Pacific coast in 1792. After learning of Capt. Robert Gray's discovery of the Columbia River, Vancouver sent one of his lieutenants, William Broughton, to explore the river. Broughton noted "Point Vancouver" on his map, giving the city that would rise there its name.

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Vancouver this week

Today - Slocum House Theatre Auditions - "Jake's Women"

Today - City Council Meeting

Feb. 9- Canceled - Planning Commission Meeting

Feb. 12- "Crossing Delancey" at Magenta Theater

Feb. 13- Second Saturday at the Water Center

Feb. 13- Firstenburg Bridal Show

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