American Fur Company

American Fur Company (1808-1842) - Founded by John Jacob Astor. The American Fur Company failed in 1842. The assets and the name were later purchased by Pierre Chouteau, Jr. & Company of St. Louis. The American Fur Company name persisted into the 1860s.

See Also:
 * American Fur Company Forts

Links:
 * Wikipedia - American Fur Company