Seal Rocks at Ecola

Astoria, Ecola and Fort Stevens

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May 10th 2006
Fort Stevens is strategically located at the mouth of the Columbia River on the Oregon side. The Fort was commissioned in 1863 to defend against the possible attack from Canada should England enter the Civil War on the Confederate side and was active until decommissioned in 1947. On June 6, 1941 a Japanese submarine fired several 5.5” rounds at the fort, causing no damage, but making Fort Stev ... read more

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more