Old Glebe in Arlington in Arlington County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Protecting the Fort
Fort Ethan Allen depended on more than its thick exterior walls to protect it from enemy attack.
Guards stationed outside the fort in sentry boxes checked unfamiliar wagons for valid passes before allowing entry to the fort. Inside, guards patrolled and stood watch on the parapets. In the event of a Confederate attack, a guardhouse and bombproofs let soldiers take cover. Underground bunkers with heavy timber roofs protected ammunition;n stores within walls 12 to 18 feet thick.
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Standing Guard
Soldiers stand in formation by a wood sentry box outside the main gate at Fort Reynolds.
Checking Orders
As field officers and orderlies look on, colonel Robert Tyler examines a dispatch delivered to Fort Richardson.
Protecting Ammunition
A soldier guards the magazine and filling rooms that held black powder and ammunition at Battery Rodgers.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • War, US Civil.
Location. 38° 55.468′ N, 77° 7.422′ W. Marker is in Arlington, Virginia, in Arlington County. It is in Old Glebe. It is on North Old Glebe Road south of North Randolph Court, on the right when traveling north
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Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area and in Northern Virginia. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Lives of the Soldiers (here, next to this marker); Fort Ethan AllenWhat to Look For (a few steps from this marker); Communications along the Defensive Line (a few steps from this marker); Capital Protectors (a few steps from this marker); The View in 1865 (within shouting distance of this marker); A Defensive Artillery Fort (within shouting distance of this marker); A Bastion-Style Fort Is a Mighty Fortress (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); A Defensive Stronghold, Heavily Armed (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Arlington.
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, April 20, 2019
2. Model Fort & 4 Markers
Surrounding the bronze model of Fort Ethan Allen are four historical markers: "What to Look For", "Communications along the Defensive Line", "Lives of the Soldiers" & "Protecting the Fort". This marker is on the right in this photo.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 27, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 442 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 27, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 2. submitted on April 26, 2019, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
