Battery Lewis

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Battery Lewis (1897-1920) - Battery Lewis was built at Fort Stevens between Sep 1896 and Apr 1898 and was transferred for service 3,5 Apr 1898. Originally one of three set of emplacements called West Battery. In 1900 Battery Lewis was renamed for Capt. Meriwether Lewis, of the Lewis & Clark Expedition.

Battery Lewis
Battery Lewis Control Station


Battery Lewis History

A concrete Endicott Period battery facing the mouth of the Columbia River with 2, 10" rifles on disappearing carriages.

Current Status

The battery is in fair condition and open to the public.


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Location: On Fort Stevens, Oregon

Maps & Images

Lat: 46.207157 Long: -123.968219

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Visited: 18 May 2008, 14 Feb 2008

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