National Register of Historic Places

Ilik River Fortification II

Yona, Guam County, Guam
Listed
March 4, 1991
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
88001871

About this property

The Ilik River Fortification II near Yona, Guam was built by Japanese forces during World War II. It was listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places in 1991. It is a pillbox located about 100 meters from an entrance to Ylig Bay, 30 meters inland from the high tide line, and about 50 meters above sea level. The fortification consists of three partial sides of a structure made of coral pieces cemented together, a construction technique introduced to the island during its colonial Spanish administration. The surviving wall segments range in thickness from 0.7 metres (2.3 ft) to 0.9 metres (3.0 ft) in thickness, and there is a gun port in the south-facing wall.

Location

Yona, Guam County, Guam
13.38642, 144.77315

Categories

MILITARYENGINEERING
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Sources

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When was Ilik River Fortification II listed on the National Register?

Ilik River Fortification II was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 4, 1991.

What type of historic resource is Ilik River Fortification II?

Ilik River Fortification II is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Ilik River Fortification II?

The period of significance for Ilik River Fortification II is recorded as the industrial era.

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