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

Rifle Trench

Photographed By Craig Swain, March 1, 2008

1. Rifle Trench Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

This rifle trench extended from the North Bastion toward Battery Garesche located beyond Leesburg Turnpike (Route 7). Another rifle trench extended from the tip of the South Bastion near the Fort Gate. The rifle trenches prevented enemy troops from moving towards the rear of the fort.

Erected by City of Alexandria.

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.

Location. 38° 49.879′ N, 77° 6.093′ W. Marker is in Alexandria, Virginia. It is in Seminary Hill. Marker can be reached from West Braddock Road, on the right when traveling west. Located in Fort Ward Historic Site. 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 (within shouting distance of this marker); Northwest Bastion (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Powder Magazine and Filling Room

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(about 300 feet away); Bombproof (about 500 feet away); Fort Ward (about 500 feet away); The Oakland Baptist Church (about 500 feet away); Oakland Baptist Church Cemetery (about 600 feet away); Jackson Cemetery (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Alexandria.

More about this marker. On the left is an engineering plan over laying a topographical map, indicating the location of the infantry trenches and several outer works associated with Fort Ward.

Also see . . . Fort Ward Historic Site. (Submitted on May 15, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)

Marker and the Trenches image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain, March 1, 2008

2. Marker and the Trenches

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 15, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,372 times since then and 62 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 15, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.