Colmar Manor in Prince George's County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Fort Lincoln

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 23, 2022

1. Fort Lincoln Marker

Inscription. These earthworks are a portion of the original fortifications which made up Fort Lincoln. This fort was built during the summer of 1861 to serve as an outer defense of the city of Washington. It was named in honor of President Lincoln by General Order No. 18, A.G.O., Sept. 30, 1861. The brigade of Major General Joseph Hooker was the first to occupy this area. In immediate command of the fort was Captain T.S. Paddock. The Civil War cannons have been placed here through the courtesy of the Department of Defense to commemorate this auspicious occasion.

Erected by the Fort Lincoln Cemetery.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Forts and Castles • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Defenses of Washington, and the Former U.S. Presidents: #16 Abraham Lincoln series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is September 30, 1861.

Location. 38° 55.664′ N, 76° 57.105′ W. Marker is in Colmar Manor, Maryland, in Prince George's County. It can be reached from Bladensburg Road (Alternate U.S. 1) east of Eastern Avenue, on the right when traveling north.

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Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Brentwood MD 20722, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area.

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 one of the original Thirteen Colonies

and also the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Abraham Lincoln (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Fort Lincoln (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Spring House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); This Old Spring House / The Old Oak Tree (about 300 feet away); The Lincoln Oak (about 300 feet away); Living Sculpture (about 500 feet away); Fort Lincoln Mausoleum (about 600 feet away); Battle of Bladensburg (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Colmar Manor.

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Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 23, 2022

2. Fort Lincoln Marker

here for another marker that is related to this marker. An identical marker stands on the opposite end of the earthworks.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 23, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 23, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 293 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 23, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.