Facts below are drawn from the linked sources.
Real history
A Coast Artillery fort established in 1897 and activated in 1899, part of the Admiralty Inlet "triangle of fire" with Forts Worden and Casey (Wikipedia).
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 Washington State Parks lists hours of summer 6:30 a.m.–dusk, winter 8 a.m.–dusk; a Discover Pass is required. Old batteries and structures may be closed or hazardous. Last checked: Oct 31, 2026.
Explore more
- More places in Marrowstone Island and Washington
- More haunted & abandoned forts
- Nearby: Manresa Castle (Port Townsend, WA), Fort Worden (Port Townsend, WA), Fort Casey (Whidbey Island, WA), Fort Ebey (Whidbey Island, WA)
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