Fort Stevens Museum, Oregon
N 46° 12.414 W 123° 57.925
10T E 425524 N 5117488
Museum / War Games Building (1911)
Since its construction, the War Games Building has seen
many uses. It was first an enlisted men’s dormitory. After
World War I, it was converted to a War Games center
with plotting equipment and communications with various
artillery batteries. When the fort was deactivated,
it was used by the Corps of Engineers as their office.
Presently it houses the Military Museum’s collection of
photos and displays portraying various eras of the fort.
Waymark Code: WM4CF8
Location: Oregon, United States
Date Posted: 08/05/2008
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Fort Stevens was the primary military defense installation in the three fort Harbor Defense System at the mouth of the Columbia River (Forts Canby and Columbia in Washington were the other two). The fort served for 84 years, beginning with the Civil War and closing at the end of World War II. Today, Fort Stevens has grown into a 3,700 acre park offering exploration of history, nature, and recreational opportunities. ...
Throughout the year, you can browse through displays dating back to the Civil War at the museum, visit the only enclosed Civil War earthworks site on the west coast, and explore the gun batteries.
During the summer, watch the blacksmiths work, tour a rare 90-year old underground gun battery that served as a World War II command center, and take a truck tour of the fortifications spanning the Spanish-American War and World War II (tour available at a nominal charge).
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There is a vehicle fee of $3.00 per day. A yearly pass is also available. Your camping permit at the State park includes this fee.