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'''{{PAGENAME}}''' (1942-1946) - Established as a coastal defense fort in 1942 during [[World War II]] to support [[Fort Casey (1)]], [[Fort Worden]] and [[Fort Flagler]] on Whidbey Island, Island County, Washington State. Named for Colonel [[Isaac Ebey]]<!-- not USMA --> a Whidbey Island pioneer killed by Indians in 1857. Abandoned in 1946. | '''{{PAGENAME}}''' (1942-1946) - Established as a coastal defense fort in 1942 during [[World War II]]. Built to support [[Fort Casey (1)|Fort Casey]], [[Fort Worden]] and [[Fort Flagler]] in the defense of Puget Sound. Located on Whidbey Island, Island County, Washington State. Named for Colonel [[Isaac Ebey]]<!-- not USMA --> a Whidbey Island pioneer killed by Indians in 1857. Abandoned in 1946. | ||
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The main defensive armament on Fort Ebey was [[Battery 248]], a battery of two, 6" rapid fire guns with an earth covered concrete support structure and fire control post. | The main defensive armament on Fort Ebey was [[Battery 248]], a battery of two, 6" rapid fire guns with an earth covered concrete support structure and a fire control post. A SCR-296A radar site was located south of the battery. | ||
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Fort Ebey (2) (1942-1946) - Established as a coastal defense fort in 1942 during World War II. Built to support Fort Casey, Fort Worden and Fort Flagler in the defense of Puget Sound. Located on Whidbey Island, Island County, Washington State. Named for Colonel Isaac Ebey a Whidbey Island pioneer killed by Indians in 1857. Abandoned in 1946.
World War II (1941-1945)Part of the Harbor Defense of Puget Sound. The main defensive armament on Fort Ebey was Battery 248, a battery of two, 6" rapid fire guns with an earth covered concrete support structure and a fire control post. A SCR-296A radar site was located south of the battery.
Current StatusFort Ebey is now a 645 acre Washington State Park acquired from the Federal Government in three parcels; the first in 1965 and the last in 1991, for a total cost of $3,666,568. Opened to the public in Feb 1981. The Battery 248 concrete support structure is in good condition and open to the public. No period guns or carriages are present.
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