Knappton Cove Heritage Center
The Historic Columbia River Quarantine Station
Knappton Cove Heritage Center
Examples of Our Programs
Knappton Cove Heritage Center
Welcomes You
Explore history where it happened!
COLUMBIA RIVER QUARANTINE STATION
The Columbia River's "Ellis Island"
Contact Us Today!
Nancy Anderson, Director
Phone: 1-503-738-5206
E-mail: knapptoncove@gmail.com
** Temporarily Closed** Until It's Safe to Open
Typically Open:
July-September Weekends
Saturday & Sunday, 1-4 pm
Address:
521 WA State Rte 401
(See 'How to Find Us' page for detailed information)
Exhibits
- Diggin' into the Past at Knappton Cove (Archaeological Finds)
- Immigrant Room (Donation Land Claim)
- Cannery Days*
- Quarantined! (U.S. Columbia River Quarantine Station)
- Fishin' in the 50's* (Knappton Cove Camp)
*Click links for
short video exhibit
Check out Nancy's interview on Coast Radio's ARTS - Live & Local with Carol Newman. She
talks about Women's History in the Public Health Service at Knappton Cove. The interview starts about 5 minutes in to the podcast.
Read more details about the history of Knappton Cove in Nancy's Book, The Columbia River's "Ellis"
Island. Available for purchase on Amazon--$5 of every book goes toward the preservation of this historic site.
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