Facts below are drawn from the linked sources.
Real history
The fort was authorized in February 1862. Battery Russell was completed in 1904. On June 21, 1942, the Japanese submarine I-25 fired 17 shells toward the fort. It was decommissioned in 1947 and is on the National Register (Oregon Encyclopedia).
Ghost stories
We found no well-sourced ghost legends for this place. It is listed for its abandoned history.
Then and now
Public access
Open to the public The site is now Fort Stevens State Park (Oregon Encyclopedia). Old batteries may be closed or hazardous. Last checked: Oct 31, 2026.
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