Nathaniel Coe | |
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 Sketch of Nathaniel Coe c. 1850 | |
| Special Postal Agent for the Pacific Northwest | |
| In office 1850–1854 | |
| Nominated by | Millard Fillmore |
| State Auditor | |
| Justice of the peace | |
| Member of the New York State Assembly | |
| In office 1843–1847 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 6, 1788 Morristown, New Jersey, US |
| Died | October 17, 1868 (aged 80) Hood River, Oregon, US |
| Children | 6 |
| Relatives | Descendants of Robert Coe |
| Education | Juris Doctor |
| Occupation | Public official |
| Known for | Founding Hood River, Oregon |
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Nathaniel Coe (September 6, 1788 – October 17, 1868) was an American pioneer, Whig politician, War of 1812 veteran, and frontier agriculturist who founded Hood River, Oregon. He was considered a radical for his strong opposition to slavery and progressive legislation for women's rights. Coe served in municipal, every level of state, and executive government offices, both through appointment and election. He was elected to serve four terms in the New York State Assembly. In 1850, Coe declined a nomination to serve on the United States Senate to instead accept President Millard Fillmore's appointment as the Special Postal Agent for the Pacific Northwest.
After settling in Oregon Territory, he developed the Hood River Valley's thriving fruit industry and served as the first chair of the Hood River County School District.