Fort Casey (1): Difference between revisions

From FortWiki
Jump to navigation Jump to search
← Older editNewer edit →
Linhoff (talk | contribs)
181 edits
No edit summary
John Stanton (talk | contribs)
interwiki
130,496 edits
No edit summary
Line 1: Line 1:
{{SocialNetworks}}
{{SocialNetworks}}
'''Fort Casey (1890-1950)''' - In 1890 the U.S. Army established its garrison at Fort Casey and in 1897 expanded the post with a additional 123 acres of land. Construction on the gun batteries began in August 1897. In July 1899 the post was named for Brigadier General [[Thomas Lincoln Casey]], the last U.S. Army chief of engineers. The Fort was officially activated in 1900, placed in caretaker status in 1950 and acquired by Washington State in 1956.   
'''Fort Casey (1890-1950)''' - In 1890 the U.S. Army established its garrison at Fort Casey and in 1897 expanded the post with a additional 123 acres of land. Construction on the gun batteries began in August 1897. In July 1899 the post was named for Brigadier General [[Thomas Lincoln Casey]], U.S. Army Chief of Engineers (1881-1894). The Fort was officially activated in 1900, placed in caretaker status in 1950 and acquired by Washington State in 1956.   
{|width="795px" cellpadding="5px"
{|width="795px" cellpadding="5px"
|- valign="top"
|- valign="top"
Line 11: Line 11:
{{HDPuget Sound}}
{{HDPuget Sound}}


Built as an [[:Category:Endicott Period Forts|Endicott Period]] coastal defense fort. A small detail of troops arrived on the reservation shortly after the installation of the guns in the first three batteries 26 Jan 1900. The first garrison numbered thirty men under the command of Lt. [[A.D.Putnam]]. Fort Casey was officially activated in 1900.
Built as an [[Endicott Period]] coastal defense fort. A small detail of troops arrived on the reservation shortly after the installation of the guns in the first three batteries 26 Jan 1900. The first garrison numbered thirty men under the command of Lt. [[A.D.Putnam]]. Fort Casey was officially activated in 1900.


Fort Casey, with [[Fort Worden]] and [[Fort Flagler]], comprised a "triangle of fire" guarding the entrance to Puget Sound and the Bremerton Navy Yard as well as the cities of Seattle, Tacoma and the State Capitol at Olympia.  
Fort Casey, with [[Fort Worden]] and [[Fort Flagler]], comprised a "triangle of fire" guarding the entrance to Puget Sound and the Bremerton Navy Yard as well as the cities of Seattle, Tacoma and the State Capitol at Olympia.  
Line 32: Line 32:
* [http://usforting.com/2010/04/27/coast-defense-study-group-cdsg-2010-conference-wrapup/ Coast Defense Study Group (CDSG) 2010 Conference Wrapup]
* [http://usforting.com/2010/04/27/coast-defense-study-group-cdsg-2010-conference-wrapup/ Coast Defense Study Group (CDSG) 2010 Conference Wrapup]
* [http://usforting.com/2008/10/18/fort-casey/ Fort Casey]
* [http://usforting.com/2008/10/18/fort-casey/ Fort Casey]
----
----
{|
{|
Line 64: Line 63:
</googlemap>
</googlemap>
|valign="top"|
|valign="top"|
'''Location:''' On Admiralty Head, Whidbey Island, Washington
'''Location:''' On Admiralty Head, Whidbey Island, Island County, Washington


{{Mapit-US-cityscale|48.156854|-122.677031}}
{{Mapit-US-cityscale|48.156854|-122.677031}}
* Elevation:  
* Elevation: 10'
|}
|}


Line 73: Line 72:
* {{Hart}}, page 181
* {{Hart}}, page 181
* {{Roberts}}, page 830
* {{Roberts}}, page 830
'''Links:'''
* {{CDSGPacific}}
* {{CDSGPacific}}
* [http://www.historylink.org/essays/output.cfm?file_id=7524 History Link]
* [http://www.historylink.org/essays/output.cfm?file_id=7524 History Link]
'''Links:'''
*[http://www.parks.wa.gov/parkpage.asp?selectedpark=Fort+Casey&pageno=1 Fort Casey State Park]
*[http://www.parks.wa.gov/parkpage.asp?selectedpark=Fort+Casey&pageno=1 Fort Casey State Park]
*[http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Acres/6132/fortcasey.htm Fort Casey History]
*[http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Acres/6132/fortcasey.htm Fort Casey History]
*[http://www.spu.edu/depts/casey/tour.asp Conference Center]
*[http://www.spu.edu/depts/casey/tour.asp Conference Center]
'''Publications:'''


{{Visited|14 Apr 2010, 18 Jul 2008}}
{{Visited|14 Apr 2010, 18 Jul 2008}}
Line 100: Line 98:
[[Category:Coastal Forts]]
[[Category:Coastal Forts]]
[[Category:Endicott Period Forts]]
[[Category:Endicott Period Forts]]
[[Category:Washington Island County]]
[[Category:Harbor Defense of Puget Sound]]
[[Category:Harbor Defense of Puget Sound]]
[[Category:Must See]]
[[Category:Restored]]
[[Category:Restored]]
[[Category:Preserved]]
[[Category:Preserved]]

Revision as of 10:21, 24 January 2011

Fort Casey (1890-1950) - In 1890 the U.S. Army established its garrison at Fort Casey and in 1897 expanded the post with a additional 123 acres of land. Construction on the gun batteries began in August 1897. In July 1899 the post was named for Brigadier General Thomas Lincoln Casey, U.S. Army Chief of Engineers (1881-1894). The Fort was officially activated in 1900, placed in caretaker status in 1950 and acquired by Washington State in 1956.

Commanding Officer's Quarters
Fort Casey
Fort Casey Main Gun Line

Fort Casey (1) History

Part of the Harbor Defense of Puget Sound.

Built as an Endicott Period coastal defense fort. A small detail of troops arrived on the reservation shortly after the installation of the guns in the first three batteries 26 Jan 1900. The first garrison numbered thirty men under the command of Lt. A.D.Putnam. Fort Casey was officially activated in 1900.

Fort Casey, with Fort Worden and Fort Flagler, comprised a "triangle of fire" guarding the entrance to Puget Sound and the Bremerton Navy Yard as well as the cities of Seattle, Tacoma and the State Capitol at Olympia.

Fort Casey (1) Endicott Period Battery (edit list)
Battery
Click on Battery links below 		No. Caliber Type Mount Service Years Battery Cost Notes
Battery Schenck 8 12" Mortar 1898-1899-1902-1942 $ 46,604
Battery Seymour 8 12" Mortar 1899-1899-1902-1942 $ 46,604
Battery Worth (1) 2 10" Disappearing 1897-1898-1902-1942 $ 51,947 2 display guns 1967
Battery Kingsbury (1) 2 10" Disappearing 1901-1904-1905-1942 $ 92,261
Battery Moore 2
1 		10"
10" 		Disappearing
Disappearing 		1897-1899-1902-1942
190?-1904-1905-1942 		$ 98,078
Battery Parker 2 6" Disappearing 1903-1905-1907-1917 $ 50,380
Battery Valleau 4 6" Disappearing 1903-1907-1907-1917 $ 92,125
Battery Turman 2 5" Balanced Pillar 1899-1901-1902-1918 $ 18,850
Battery Trevor 2 3" Pedestal 1903-1905-1907-1933 $ 15,800 2 display guns 1960
Battery Van Horne 2 3" Pedestal 1903-1905-1907-1945 $ 14,695
Source: CDSG
Fort Casey Plan
Fort Casey Detail Plan


World War I

During World War I Fort Casey was used as a training post. After the war the post was placed in caretaker status and removal of armament begun.

World War II

Fort Casey was reactivated during World War II again as an induction and training center. Two batteries were modified to hold 3" anti-aircraft batteries and the barracks were rebuilt.


Fort Casey World War II Battery (edit list)
Battery
Click on Battery links below 		No. Caliber Type Mount Service Years Notes
Battery AMTB - Ebey's Landing 2
2 		90mm
90mm 		Fixed Pedestal Mount
Mobile Carriages 		1943-1944-1944-1946
1943-1944-1944-1946
Source: CDSG

Current Status

Placed in caretaker status by the US Army in 1950. Put up for sale by the General Services Administration in 1956 and acquired by the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission. Now 467 acre Fort Casey State Park.

Battery Worth has two 10" guns with disappearing carriages on display that were obtained in 1967(1963) from Battery Warwick, Fort Wint, Subic Bay, Philippines. Battery Trevor also has two 3" rapid fire pedestal guns on display, both from Battery Flake, Fort Wint, Subic Bay, Philippines installed in 1960.

Recent Blog Posts:

{"selectable":false,"width":"500"}

Location: On Admiralty Head, Whidbey Island, Island County, Washington

Maps & Images

Lat: 48.156854 Long: -122.677031

Sources:

  • Hart, Herbert M., Tour Guide to Old Western Forts, Pruett Publishing Co., Boulder CO, 1980, ISBN 0-87108-568-2, page 181
  • Roberts, Robert B., Encyclopedia of Historic Forts: The Military, Pioneer, and Trading Posts of the United States, Macmillan, New York, 1988, 10th printing, ISBN 0-02-926880-X, page 830

Links:

Visited: 14 Apr 2010, 18 Jul 2008

Picture Gallery

Click on the picture to see a larger version. Contribute additional pictures - the more the better!

  • Admiralty Head Lighthouse on Fort Casey
    Admiralty Head Lighthouse on Fort Casey
  • World War II Type Barracks
    World War II Type Barracks
  • NCO Quarters
    NCO Quarters
  • Central Powerhouse (front)
    Central Powerhouse (front)
  • Central Powerhouse (rear and chimney)
    Central Powerhouse (rear and chimney)
Retrieved from "https://fortwiki.com/index.php?title=Fort_Casey_(1)&oldid=33660"