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Photographer: Richard E. Miller
Taken: January 5, 2008
Caption: Entrance to the "second fort," completed in 1824 .
Additional Description: One in a system of masonry coastal fortifications erected prior to the Civil War, this was the only such "permanent" fortification protecting the National Capital until 1872. Its original 24 pounder cannon could effectively control the narrow river passage. Reinforced with 32 pounders during the Civil War, it was never challenged by the Confederate Navy.
Submitted: January 6, 2008, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.
Database Locator Identification Number: p13176
File Size: 0.548 Megabytes

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