Battery Russell, Military installation in Clatsop County, United States
Battery Russell is a military fortification in Clatsop County featuring two levels with ammunition storage, guard stations, and a gun emplacement. The installation was originally equipped with two large-caliber cannons positioned to defend the coastline.
The fortification was constructed in 1904 as part of coastal defense preparations along the American Pacific shore. It experienced direct fire from a Japanese submarine in 1942, an uncommon event in the history of the nation's defenses.
The Pacific Rim Peace Memorial at Battery Russell commemorates the 1942 shelling by a Japanese submarine and the American gunners who returned fire. The site sits within Fort Stevens State Park, near the Clatsop County coast about 5 km from Warrenton, and is reached on foot from the battery's concrete gun emplacement.
The site is located within Fort Stevens State Park and welcomes visitors during daylight hours. Before visiting, check current access requirements and parking rules with the park.
This site was struck by Japanese submarine fire in 1942, making it a notable point in American wartime history. Today a peace memorial marks this rare episode and honors all those involved.
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