Fort Foote
Historical fort in Prince George's County, Maryland, US / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Fort Foote was an American Civil War-era wood and earthwork fort that was part of the wartime defenses of Washington, D.C., which helped defend the Potomac River approach to the city. It operated from 1863 to 1878, when the post was abandoned, and was used briefly during the First and Second World Wars. The remnants of the fort are located in Fort Foote Park, which is maintained by the National Park Service as part of the National Capital Parks-East system. The area's mailing address is Fort Washington, Maryland.
Quick Facts Coordinates, Type ...
Fort Foote | |
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Prince George's County, Maryland | |
Coordinates | 38°46′00″N 77°01′40″W |
Type | Earthwork fort |
Site information | |
Owner | National Park Service |
Open to the public | Yes |
Condition | Partially preserved, multiple guns at site |
Site history | |
Built | 1863 |
Built by | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
In use | 1863–1878 |
Materials | Earth, timber |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Garrison information | |
Garrison | 9th New York Heavy Artillery, others |
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Quick Facts Location, Governing body ...
Fort Foote Park | |
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Location | Prince George's County, Maryland, U.S. |
Governing body | National Park Service |
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