History of the South Jetty

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A rendering of the South Jetty trestles supporting a railroad system used to carry boulders, equipment, and workers from Fort Stevens along the top of the jetty

History of the South Jetty

The South Jetty trestles supported a railroad system that carried boulders, equipment, and workers from Fort Stevens along the top of the jetty. Photo courtesy of the Clatsop County Historical Society, ca. 1907-1913.

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Tags: Mouth of the Columbia River, Columbia River jetties, south jetty

Photo by: Heather King | VIRIN: 240808-A-A1408-0009.JPG

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