Battery Crenshaw

Battery Crenshaw (1900-1920) - Battery Crenshaw was constructed at Fort Columbia between April of 1899 and June of 1900, with the third emplacement being completed in October of 1900. The first and second emplacements were transfered to service on June 28, 1900 and the third emplacement on Oct. 29, 1900 for a total cost of $15,462.51. Battery Crenshaw was named after Captain Frank F. Crenshaw, who died June 5th, 1900 of wounds received in action at the Philippines during the Spanish-American War.

Battery Crenshaw History

A concrete Endicott Period battery that, along with Battery Smur, protected the Columbia River Minefield between Fort Columbia and Fort Stevens. The battery was armed with three 3-inch rapid fire rifles that sat on a pedistal mount. The battery was active for only eighteen years. Between the years 1918 to 1920 the guns were removed and scrapped when they were determined to be obsolete. The carriages were scrapped after 1921.

Current Status

The battery is in excellent condition. The collars and pedestal mounts still remain.