Fort Whitman, Coastal military fortification on Goat Island, Puget Sound, Washington, United States.
Fort Whitman features Battery Harrison, constructed with four six-inch disappearing guns and military structures positioned along the shoreline of Goat Island.
The United States government acquired Goat Island for 3,000 dollars in 1908 and constructed Fort Whitman between 1909 and 1911 as part of coastal defense.
Fort Whitman received its name from Dr. Marcus Whitman, a missionary who worked with Native American communities until his death in 1847.
The fort now exists within the Skagit Wildlife Area, with limited access to protect natural habitats and remaining military structures.
During World War II, the garrison expanded to include two officers and 46 enlisted men who operated a 37mm AMTB battery installed in 1942.
GPS coordinates: 48.36356,-122.53594
Latest update: March 26, 2025 04:11
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