Fort Marcy, Virginia-A Civil War Defense of Washington - Mc Lean VA
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Don.Morfe
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The Virginia approaches to the Chain Bridge were guarded by Fort Marcy on the old Leesburg Turnpike and Fort Ethan Allen on the Military Road. These sites were occupied by Union troops on September 24, 1861.
Waymark Code: WM13364
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 09/06/2020
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Fort Marcy, Virginia-A Civil War Defense of Washington--The Virginia approaches to the Chain Bridge were guarded by Fort Marcy on the old Leesburg Turnpike and Fort Ethan Allen on the Military Road. The sites were occupied by Union troops on September 24, 1861, and the earthworks completed in short order. Fort Marcy was named for Brig. General Randolph B. Marcy, Chief of Staff for Major General George B. McClellan. The armament consisted of 17 guns with one platform vacant and 3 mortars.
LOCATION: Marker is in McLean, Virginia, in Fairfax County. Marker can be reached from George Washington Memorial Parkway 3.9 miles west of Fort Myer Drive (U.S. 29), on the right when traveling west.
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