Battery Lewis
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 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.
|
{"selectable":false,"width":"500"} |
Location: On Fort Stevens, Oregon Maps & Images Lat: 46.207157 Long: -123.968219 |
Sources:
Links:
Visited: 18 May 2008, 14 Feb 2008
Battery Lewis Picture Gallery
|
Click on the picture to see a larger version. Contribute additional pictures - the more the better! |
-
Battery Lewis Carriage Mounting Ring -
Battery Lewis View of Gun Emplacement & Control Station
