Middle Point Military Reservation
Middle Point Military Reservation (1899-1958) - An Endicott Period military reservation first established in 1899. Named after it's location at Middle Point, Washington. Essentially a sub-post of [[Fort Ward (2)]. Partially abandoned in 1958.
Middle Point Military Reservation History
Part of the Harbor Defense of Puget Sound. Middle Point Military Reservation guarded the entrance to Bremerton Navy Yard.
Endicott Period
The land for the Middle Point Military Reservation was acquired by condemnation decree rendered 1 Apr 1899 that included both Middle Point and Orchard Point for a total of 715.75 acres. Construction began in 1900 on a mine storage building, a mine casemate, a mine cable tank and Battery Mitchell. Battery Mitchell was to provide protection for the mine fields but was never armed because of the excellent coverage from Fort Ward (2).
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World War I
Used as a torpedo test station briefly and transferred to the Navy in 1938
World War II
Half of the reservation used by the Navy as an oil storage base and anti-submarine net depot.
Current Status
Part of Manchester State Park. No period guns or carriages in place.
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Location: Middle Point Military Reservation State Park, Washington. Maps & Images Lat: 47.5781506 Long: -122.5471634 |
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