Fort Raines, Military blockhouse near Columbia River, Washington, United States
Fort Raines stands on the Washington side of the Columbia River, west of the Bridge of the Gods at the middle cascades section.
The United States Army constructed Fort Raines in October 1855 to protect the portage road around the Cascades Rapids until its abandonment in 1857.
The Memorial Blockhouse, built in 1927 near the original location, served as a commemorative structure until its eventual destruction in later years.
Two information signs mark the location of the former fort, providing historical details about its role in securing transportation routes in the region.
General Gabriel J. Raines, the fort's namesake, later developed anti-personnel mines for Confederate forces during the American Civil War.
Location: Washington
GPS coordinates: 45.65250,-121.91800
Latest update: March 13, 2025 20:01
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