Tenleytown in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Civil War Defenses of Washington
Fort Reno
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, February 17, 2025
1. The Civil War Defenses of Washington Marker
The site of this fort was selected in August, 1861. First called Fort Pennsylvania, the fort was located at an elevation of 430 feet, commanding three important roads which entered the city from the northwest in the vicinity of what is now Wisconsin and Nebraska Avenues, N.W.
Erected 1950 by National Capital Sesquicentennial Commission.
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 series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1861.
Location. 38° 57.047′ N, 77° 4.652′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Tenleytown. It is on Chesapeake Street 0.1 miles west of Nebraska Avenue when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Washington DC 20016, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Upper South, in the Mid-Atlantic, in the Tidewater, and in the Chesapeake Bay Region. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Fort Reno (here, next to this marker); Reservoir / Reno City (a few steps from this marker); A Field of Many Battles (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Fort Reno (within shouting distance of this marker); Reno City (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct
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Photographed by F. Robby, July 7, 2009
2. The Civil War Defenses of Washington Marker
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, February 17, 2025
3. The Civil War Defenses of Washington Marker
Photographed by F. Robby, July 7, 2009
4. The Civil War Defenses of Washington Marker
Looking north into Fort Reno Park, under renovations at the time of this photo.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 17, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 7, 2009, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,888 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 17, 2025, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 2. submitted on July 7, 2009, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. 3. submitted on February 17, 2025, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 4. submitted on July 7, 2009, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland.
