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.
Fort Lincoln. . 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.
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.
Location. 38° 55.664′ N, 76° 57.105′ W. Marker is in Colmar Manor, Maryland, in Prince George's County. Marker can be reached from Bladensburg Road (Alternate U.S. 1) east of Eastern Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Brentwood MD 20722, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Abraham Lincoln (within shouting distance of this marker); a
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. An identical marker stands on the opposite end of the earthworks.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 23, 2022
2. Fort Lincoln Marker
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 80 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on September 23, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
