The U.S. Columbia River Quarantine Station
The U.S. Columbia River Quarantine Station that was in operation from 1899-1938 is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Knappton Cove Heritage Center (KCHC) is a non-profit all volunteer organization dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of this significant historic site. The Station was established when Congress mandated the health inspection of all incoming ships to prevent the spread of shipborne infectious diseases. Quarantine was often necessary. The KCHC maintains a small museum in the 1912 lazaretto (aka pesthouse) that served the Station and showcases the history of the U.S. Public Health Service and Pacific NW Immigration.
There is no paid staff. The KCHC depends on volunteers to be museum hosts and grounds upkeep. The museum is open by appointment for guided tours ($5/person for groups) and is open free to the public on most summer Saturdays 1-4pm. Donations are always welcome.
548 WA-401, Naselle, WA 98638, USA
Distance: 0.23 mi (straight line)
Dismal Nitch, Lewis and Clark Trail Highway, Naselle, WA, USA
Distance: 2.07 mi (straight line)
Astoria-Megler Bridge, U.S. 101, Astoria, OR, USA
Distance: 4.11 mi (straight line)
Middle Village - Station Camp (unit of Lewis and Clark National Historical Park), U.S. 101, Chinook, WA, USA
Distance: 4.18 mi (straight line)
Fort Columbia | Historical State Park, U.S. 101, Chinook, WA, USA
Distance: 4.30 mi (straight line)
Outdoor Experiences Museums and Interpretive Centers Forts Walks and Hikes
Coffee Girl, 39th Street, Astoria, OR, USA
Distance: 5.32 mi (straight line)
Hanthorn Cannery Museum, 39th Street, Astoria, OR, USA
Distance: 5.34 mi (straight line)
Inferno Lounge, 11th Street, Astoria, OR, USA
Distance: 5.54 mi (straight line)
Columbia River Maritime Museum, Marine Drive, Astoria, OR, USA
Distance: 5.61 mi (straight line)
Lucy's Books, Commercial Street, Astoria, OR, USA
Distance: 5.67 mi (straight line)
Drina Daisy Bosnian Restaurant, Commercial Street, Astoria, OR, USA
Distance: 5.67 mi (straight line)
Rusty Cup, Commercial Street, Astoria, OR, USA
Distance: 5.67 mi (straight line)
First Pass Outfitters, Commercial Street, Astoria, OR, USA
Distance: 5.67 mi (straight line)
Coffee OR Waffle, 11th Street, Astoria, OR, USA
Distance: 5.69 mi (straight line)
Oregon Film Museum, Duane Street, Astoria, OR, USA
Distance: 5.70 mi (straight line)
Heritage Museum, Exchange Street, Astoria, OR, USA
Distance: 5.71 mi (straight line)
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