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Fort Stevens - Washington D.C.
in Historic Forts
Built between 1861-1863 this structure was originally called Fort Massachusetts and guarded the northern defenses of the nation’s capital during the Civil War. On July 11-12, 1864 Fort Stevens defended the city from a Confederate attack under the command of General Jubal Anderson Early.
posted by: Don.Morfe
location: District of Columbia
date approved: 10/29/2020
last visited: 10/23/2021
S22.5 km
"Fort Foote" - Fort Washington MD
Fort Foote was an American Civil War-era wood and earthwork fort that was part of the wartime defenses of Washington D.C.
location: Maryland
date approved: 9/28/2020
S28.3 km
Fort Hunt - Alexandria, Virginia
Located within Fort Hunt Park.
posted by: flyingmoose
location: Virginia
date approved: 8/24/2021
last visited: never
S28.6 km
Fort Washington - Fort Washingon MD
The current historic fort—maintained by the National Park Service—was initially constructed in 1824. It is a stone structure with a good cannon shot down the Potomac River. The fort was extensively remodeled in the 1840s and 1890s.
date approved: 3/21/2022
last visited: 3/20/2022
NE50.5 km
Fort McHenry - Baltimore, MD
Fort McHenry, in Baltimore, Maryland, that successfully defended Baltimore Harbor from an attack by the British navy in the Chesapeake Bay in 1812.
posted by: saopaulo1
date approved: 5/18/2009
last visited: 8/14/2022
NW72.3 km
John Brown's Fort - Harpers Ferry, WV
The fort originally consisted of of the lower half of Harpers Ferry. Today, a stone obelisk marks its center and all that remains are a few mounds and the original Fire House.
posted by: bluesnote
location: West Virginia
date approved: 1/16/2019
last visited: 1/16/2019
SE119.4 km
"Fort Lincoln" Point Lookout, Maryland
This historic fort lies within the grounds of Point Lookout State Park in Scotland, MD. There is an admission fee to the park but the fort itself is free to enter.
posted by: redlights
date approved: 7/10/2009
last visited: 9/19/2015