FORT STEVENS STATE PARK MILITARY MUSEUM

HAMMOND, OR

Astoria Column Panorama Credit: timacrow

Founded in 1864, Fort Stevens State Park Military Museum is located in Hammond, Oregon and is the site of a historic United States fort. The fort was originally built as part of the Union's defense of the Columbia River in the American Civil War. It was later used as a coastal defense site during World War II and was the site of the only attack on an American military installation during the war.

The museum offers visitors a variety of exhibits and displays highlighting the fort's history. There are models of the fort during each of its different eras, as well as photographs and artifacts from the fort's long and varied use. The museum also offers displays on the Civil War, World War II, and the early history of the fort.

The museum also has a collection of original artifacts from the fort, including clothing, weapons, and tools. There are also a number of interactive exhibits, allowing visitors to explore the fort's history.

In addition to the museum, the park also offers a variety of recreational activities. Visitors can explore the fort's fortifications on a guided tour, or take a walk along the beach. There are also hiking trails, a campground, and a swimming pool. There is also a boat ramp, allowing visitors to access the Columbia River.

The museum is open year-round and admission is free. It is an excellent way for visitors to explore the history of the fort and its role in the defense of the Pacific Northwest.

FORT STEVENS STATE PARK MILITARY MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in HAMMOND OR. US MID #8404100082

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington).

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FORT STEVENS STATE PARK MILITARY MUSEUM
1900 OCEAN DRIVE
HAMMOND
OR
97121

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MID #	8404100082
Name	FORT STEVENS STATE PARK MILITARY MUSEUM
Alternate Name	FORT STEVENS STATE PARK MILITARY MUSEUM
Classification	Uncategorized or General Museums, , Western
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INCOME	0
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LAT/LONG	46.195887, -123.954299
CODES	FIPS State Code: 41 FIPS County Code: 007 US Census Tract: 950500 US Census Block: 1071