Seminary Hill in Alexandria, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Outlying Gun Battery

City of Alexandria, Virginia

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 10, 2020

1. Outlying Gun Battery Marker

Inscription. This outlying 6-gun battery was constructed to cover the ravine where Interstate 395 is located today. The remains of a covered-way rifle trench that extended from the Northwest Bastion is visible near the park road. This trench provided protection for troops moving from the fort to support the outlying gun battery.

Erected by City of Alexandria, Virginia.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Defenses of Washington, and the Virginia, The City of Alexandria series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1861.

Location. 38° 49.926′ N, 77° 6.22′ W. Marker is in Alexandria, Virginia. It is in Seminary Hill. Marker can be reached from West Braddock Road, 0.1 miles west of Marlboro Drive, on the right when traveling west. The marker is near the northern section of the walking trail in Fort Ward Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4301 West Braddock Road, Alexandria VA 22304, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Profile of Fort (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Northwest Bastion (about 600 feet away); Powder Magazine and Filling Room (about 600 feet away); Rifle Trench

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(about 700 feet away); Jackson Cemetery (about 700 feet away); Fort Ward (about 800 feet away); Bombproof (approx. 0.2 miles away); Southwest Bastion (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Alexandria.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 10, 2020

2. Outlying Gun Battery Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 10, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 160 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 10, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.