Main gate of the fort

Fort Washington, located near Fort Washington, Maryland, was for many decades the only defensive fort protecting Washington D.C. The original fort was completed in 1809. During the War of 1812, the Fort was quickly abandoned during a British advance. The fort (maintained by the National Park Service) is a stone structure with a good cannon shot down the Potomac River. The current fort was constructed in 1824 with extensive remodelling in the 1840's, and 1890's. The Fort was turned over to the Department of the Interior in 1946 after its last military personnel left. The expansive park grounds with its extensive hiking / bicycle paths and river view are a scenic place for picnicking, fishing, and outdoor recreation. Historical re-enactments are held periodically at the fort, and there is a small museum. As of 2006 repairs are being done to shore up the crumbling outer wall, in preparation for the 200th anniversary. The World Conservation Union or International Union for the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) is an international organization dedicated to natural resource conservation. ... Image File history File links Red_pog. ... Image File history File links US_Locator_Blank. ... Official language(s) None (English, de facto) Capital Annapolis Largest city Baltimore Area  Ranked 42nd  - Total 12,407 sq mi (32,133 km²)  - Width 90 miles (145 km)  - Length 249 miles (400 km)  - % water 21  - Latitude 37°53N to 39°43N  - Longitude 75°4W to 79°33... Fort Washington, Maryland is a census-designated place in Prince Georges County, Maryland in the suburbs of the capital city of the United States of America, Washington, D.C., south of the downtown district. ... Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The National Park Service (NPS) is the United States federal agency that manages all National Parks, many National Monuments, and other conservation and historical properties with various title designations. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1600x1200, 2058 KB) Summary Description: A view of the main gate of Fort Washington Park Author: ARBales Licensing File links The following pages link to this file: Fort Washington, Maryland Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1600x1200, 2058 KB) Summary Description: A view of the main gate of Fort Washington Park Author: ARBales Licensing File links The following pages link to this file: Fort Washington, Maryland Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital... Fort Washington, Maryland is a census-designated place in Prince Georges County, Maryland in the suburbs of the capital city of the United States of America, Washington, D.C., south of the downtown district. ... Fortifications (Latin fortis, strong, and facere, to make) are military constructions designed for defensive warfare. ... Aerial photo (looking NW) of the Washington Monument and the White House in Washington, DC. Washington, D.C., officially the District of Columbia (also known as D.C.; Washington; the Nations Capital; the District; and, historically, the Federal City) is the capital city and administrative district of the United... Combatants United States Great Britain Canada Bermuda Eastern Woodland Indians Commanders James Madison Henry Dearborn Jacob Brown Winfield Scott Andrew Jackson George Prevost Isaac Brock† Tecumseh† Strength •U.S. Regular Army: 35,800 •Rangers: 3,049 •Militia: 458,463* •US Navy & US Marines: (at start of war): •Frigates:6 •Other... The National Park Service (NPS) is the United States federal agency that manages all National Parks, many National Monuments, and other conservation and historical properties with various title designations. ... The Potomac River flows into the Chesapeake Bay, located along the mid-Atlantic coast of the United States (USA). ...

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

External links

• NPS Official Website