Vancouver Barracks — Local services in Vancouver

This area is part of a regular walking loop through the adjacent Fort Vancouver National Historic site. This area is a peaceful, recently renovated historic military installation. Most of the buildings are around 100 years old and as mentioned either recently restored or in the process of being restored . Large oak trees pepper this area and provide shade during the warm summer months Several brick buildings housing an old hospital and an old rehab facilty along with officer quarters can be found on the west side of the Vancouver Barracks area. Also included within the Vancouver Barracks area is a small but interesting war memorial area in a well planned area under a grove of oak trees. Very peaceful. Highly recommended area for walkers , bike riders and history buffs. Plenty of free on-site parking and handicap access. There is also a small but well-stocked Base Exchange located in the southern portion of the old barracks area Free access to the entire Vancouver Barracks area make this a no cost , very...

The Vancouver Barracks are awesome to visit! If you are into US history & its preservation, then this is the place for you! The whole area is absolutely gorgeous, so definitely come check it out. This place is a must-see!

The United States Army established this base in 1849, making it the first Army Post in the Pacific Northwest. It has served so many important roles over the years! It's really impressive, and I encourage you to read about it. Many famous Generals lived on Officers Row.

You will find the Vancouver Barracks area listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Vancouver Barracks are now in the care of the National Park Service who make sure its history is...

I wish I had gotten pictures because the historical society in charge of this property has done an excellent job of keeping up on maintenance. We held a Celebration of Life banquet in the artillery barracks for someone who recently passed. The space was more than adequate and you could feel the history of the building as you walked around and read the historical notes....