World War II - Vancouver, Washington
Posted by: 
BruceS
N 45° 37.590 W 122° 39.239
10T E 526972 N 5052608
Marker indicating the events at Vancouver Barracks during World War II and decreasing role it began to play.
Waymark Code: WMJ8GQ
Location: Washington, United States
Date Posted: 10/10/2013
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p>Text of marker:
World War II
At the start of World War II Vancouver emerged as a major steel shipbuilding center with supporting construction industries. President Franklin Roosevelt visited several times while the famed activist-composer Woody Guthrie, found work in nearby shipyards. Army activities began to shift to Camp Lewis and the glory days of Vancouver Barracks began to fade. The post remains today as an active Army training center for the region.
Donated by
Kelly Punteney
Note: Vancouver Barracks no longer functions as a training center for the region. All buildings and property have now been transferred to the City of Vancouver and/or the National Park Service.