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[1] FTWASH_970614_01.JPG Medium (Email) (Bigger?)	[2] FTWASH_970614_02.JPG Medium (Email) (Bigger?)	[3] FTWASH_970614_03.JPG Medium (Email) (Bigger?)	[4] FTWASH_970614_04.JPG Medium (Email) (Bigger?)	[5] FTWASH_970614_05.JPG Medium (Email) (Bigger?) $Fort Washington; Main parade ground Here's the inside of the fort. The fort itself is in a bird-like shape. Imagine it this way: === \|\| \|\| =============+ \|\| \|\| +============== \ \ \|\| \|\| / / \ \____==== ====____/ / ==== /==== \ / --Entrance-- / \ /=============\ / \ / \ / \____==== ====____/ There's one cannon in place at the end of the wall toward the right. The tall stand of trees on the horizon on the far right is roughly where Mount Vernon stands.$	[6] FTWASH_970614_06.JPG Medium (Email) (Bigger?)	[7] FTWASH_970614_09.JPG Medium (Email) (Bigger?)	[8] FTWASH_970614_12.JPG Medium (Email) (Bigger?)	[9] FTWASH_970614_13.JPG Medium (Email) (Bigger?)
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1. FTWASH_970614_01.JPG: The picture here shows the entrance (from the direction of Washington DC) to the fort. The body of water on the right is the Potomac River.
2. FTWASH_970614_02.JPG: Fort Washington; Drawbridge Here's the drawbridge and entrance to the Fort. There are metal barricades that would seal the door in the event of an attack. The buildings inside can be seen through the doorway.
3. FTWASH_970614_03.JPG: Fort Washington; Demi-bastions These were gun emplacements that were located outside of the fort. During an attack, these, in combination with the guns inside, would provide several angles of fire and crossfire.
4. FTWASH_970614_04.JPG: Fort Washington; Gun placements These are the remains of five of the eighty-eight permanent gun emplacements in the fort. The power magazines were located in the sunken area to the left.
5. FTWASH_970614_05.JPG: Fort Washington; Main parade ground Here's the inside of the fort. The fort itself is in a bird-like shape. Imagine it this way: === || || =============+ || || +============== \ \ || || / / \ \____==== ====____/ / ==== /==== \ / --Entrance-- / \ /=============\ / \ / \ / \____==== ====____/ There's one cannon in place at the end of the wall toward the right. The tall stand of trees on the horizon on the far right is roughly where Mount Vernon stands.
6. FTWASH_970614_06.JPG: Fort Washington; Water Intake Here's a view from the opposite end of Fort Washington, facing toward the entrance. Note the t-shaped rain gutters on the barracks on the right. This was used to supplement the inadequate water wells that had been drilled for the fort.
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Wikipedia Description: Fort Washington Park
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Fort Washington, located near the community of Fort Washington, Maryland, USA, was for many decades the only defensive fort protecting Washington D.C. The original fort, overlooking the Potomac River, was completed in 1809, and was named Fort Warburton. During the War of 1812, the fort was destroyed by its own garrison during a British advance. 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. The Fort was turned over to the U.S. Department of the Interior in 1946 after its last military personnel departed.

The expansive grounds of the present Fort Washington Park, with its extensive hiking/bicycle paths and river view, are a scenic venue for picnicking, fishing, and outdoor recreation. Historical re-enactments are held periodically at the Fort, and there is a small museum. In 2006, repairs were done to shore up the crumbling outer wall, in preparation for the 200th anniversary.

The Fort Washington Light, located below the fort, was established in 1857. The current tower, standing 28 feet tall, was constructed in 1882.

History

1808-1871

Construction on first Fort Washington, then called Fort Warburton, was completed on December 1, 1809. In August 1814, with British forces in Washington (having marched overland) and British ships heading up the Potomac, the fort was destroyed by its own garrison to prevent it from being captured and occupied by the British.

Twelve days after the destruction of the fort, James Monroe, the acting Secretary of War, hired Major Pierre L’Enfant to construct new defenses. In November 1814, Monroe questioned L'Enfant actions, asking for less spending. On July 14, 1815, work was halted. Two months later, L'Enfant was replaced by Lieutenant Colonel Walker K. Armistead of the U.S. ...More...
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