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Fort DeRussy
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By F. Robby, July 9, 2009 | |
| | | 1. Fort DeRussy Marker | | |
Inscription. One of the Civil War Defenses of Washington. Constructed on the site in 1861 Fort DeRussy commanded the deep valley of Rock Creek. Its armament consisted of 11 guns and mortars including a 100-pounder Parrott Rifle.
Erected by US Department of the Interior, National Park Service.
Marker series. This marker is included in the Defenses of Washington marker series.
Location. 38° 57.788′ N, 77° 3.044′ W. Marker is in Washington, District of Columbia. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Oregon Avenue and Military Road. Click for map. Marker is located about 200 yards northeast of the intersection and is accessed by a trail through the woods. Marker is in this post office area: Washington DC 20015, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. A different marker also named Fort DeRussy (a few steps from this marker); Fort De Russy (about 600 feet away, in a direct line); Aunt Betty's Story (approx. 1.1 miles away); Fort Stevens (approx. 1.1 miles away); Walter Reed Memorial (approx. 1.2 miles away); Lincoln Under Fire at Fort Stevens (approx. 1.2 miles away); "Get Down You Fool" (approx. 1.2 miles away); The Rock on Brightwood Avenue (approx. 1.2 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Washington. |
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By F. Robby, July 9, 2009 | |
| | | 2. Fort DeRussy Marker | | |
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By F. Robby, July 9, 2009 | |
| | | 3. Fort DeRussy Marker | | Two deer cross in front of the Fort marker. The marker is well within a wooded section of Rock Creek Park. | | |
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By F. Robby, July 9, 2009 | |
| | | 4. Fort Trenches | | Trenches remain outside the fort behind the marker. | | |
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By F. Robby, July 9, 2009 | |
| | | 5. Fort Interior | | The fort walls circle in this photo from bottom left to upper right. | | |
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| Credits. This page originally submitted on July 14, 2009, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 245 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. Submitted on July 14, 2009, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. | | Add Photo — Add Link — Add Commentary — Correct this page — Print |
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