The Sentinel Box at Fort Clatsop

This small wooden shack provided needed protection from the weather.

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As a military expedition it was required that a guard was always on duty, unfortunately the very wet winters we experience make that a miserable experience. Because of the constant rain a sentry box was constructed to help shelter the guard, them being able to stand inside and keep their gun and gunpowder from getting wet.