Battery Russell, Military installation in Clatsop County, United States
Battery Russell features two levels containing ammunition rooms, guard posts, storage areas, and a gun pit that housed two 10-inch disappearing rifles.
Constructed in 1904 for coastal defense, Battery Russell operated with two artillery pieces capable of firing 617-pound shells reaching distances up to 8 miles.
The Pacific Rim Peace Memorial at Battery Russell commemorates both American and Japanese military personnel involved in the 1942 submarine incident.
Located within Fort Stevens State Park, Battery Russell remains open from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM daily and requires a parking permit for access.
Battery Russell received fire from Japanese submarine I-25 on June 21, 1942, marking the first attack on a mainland military base since 1812.
Location: Clatsop County
Website: http://oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm?do=parkPage.dsp_parkPage&parkId=129
Address: Fort Stevens, Ft Stevens Ridge Trail, Hammond, OR 97121, USA 97121 97121
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 08:00-21:00
Phone: +15038613170
Website: http://oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm?do=parkPage.dsp_parkPage&parkId=129
GPS coordinates: 46.19417,-123.97500
Latest update: March 9, 2025 15:34
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