Seminary Hill in Alexandria, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Fort Worth
January 25, 2015
1. Fort Worth Marker
Defenses of Washington
1861 - 1865
Here stood Fort Worth, built in 1861. It had a commanding view of the Cameron Valley and guarded the approach to Alexandria by Little River Turnpike. The fort had a perimeter of 463 yards and emplacements for 25 guns.
Erected by Civil War Round Table 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 series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1861.
Location. 38° 48.95′ N, 77° 5.867′ W. Marker is in Alexandria, Virginia. It is in Seminary Hill. It is on St Stephens Road west of North Garland Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 806 St Stephens Rd, Alexandria VA 22304, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area and in Northern Virginia. 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 the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Gerald R. Ford (approx. half a mile away); Fort Williams (approx. half a mile away); Phoenix Mill (approx. 0.6 miles away); Schuyler Hamilton Jones (approx. 0.7 miles away); This is Cameron Run! (approx. 0.8 miles away); Lake Cook (approx. 0.8
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2. Fort Worth Marker
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Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 25, 2015. This page has been viewed 2,182 times since then and 65 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 25, 2015. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
