Battle of Fort Stevens - Washington DC
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Don.Morfe
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The Battle of Fort Stevens was an American Civil War battle fought July 11–12, 1864 in what is now Northwest Washington, DC, as part of the Valley Campaigns of 1864 between forces under Confederate Lieutenant General Jubal Early and Union Major General Alexander McDowell McCook.
Waymark Code: WM13B24
Location: District of Columbia, United States
Date Posted: 10/29/2020
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From Wikipedia in part: The Battle of Fort Stevens was an American Civil War battle fought July 11–12, 1864 in what is now Northwest Washington, DC, as part of the Valley Campaigns of 1864 between forces under Confederate Lieutenant General Jubal Early and Union Major General Alexander McDowell McCook. Although Early caused consternation in the Union government, reinforcements under Maj. Gen. Horatio G. Wright and the strong defenses of Fort Stevens minimized the military threat, and Early withdrew after two days of skirmishing and had attempted no serious assaults. The battle is noted for stories that US President Abraham Lincoln observed the fighting.
LOCATION: Marker is in Brightwood in Washington, District of Columbia. Marker is at the intersection of 13th Street Northwest and Quakenbos Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north on 13th Street Northwest. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6040 13th Street Northwest, Washington DC 20011, United States of America.
Name of Battle:
Battle of Fort Stevens
Name of War: U.S. Civil War
Entrance Fee: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Date(s) of Battle (Beginning): 07/11/1864
Parking: Not Listed
Date of Battle (End): Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
Post a photo of you in front of a sign or marker posted at the site of the battle (or some other way to indicate you have personally visited the site.
In addition it is encouraged to take a few photos of the surrounding area and interesting features at the site.