Brookland in Northeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Fort Bunker Hill

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 22, 2017

1. Fort Bunker Hill Marker

Inscription. One of the Civil War Defenses of Washington erected in the fall of 1861, Fort Bunker Hill occupied an important position between Fort Totten and Fort Lincoln in the defense of the National Capital. Thirteen guns and mortars were mounted in the fort.

Erected by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.

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° 56.119′ N, 76° 59.264′ W. Marker is in Northeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Brookland. Marker can be reached from Otis Street Northeast near 14th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west. On the grounds of Fort Bunker Hill Park along the southern walking path. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1349 Otis Street Northeast, Washington DC 20017, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Fort Bunker Hill (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Carlo Angelo Facchina (approx. 0.2 miles away); Corinthian Capital (approx. 0.2 miles away); Grotto of Lourdes (approx. 0.2 miles away); Robert Clifton Weaver Residence Site

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Tomb of the Virgin Mary (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lois Mailou Jones Residence (approx. 0.2 miles away); Aristides Leonori (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northeast Washington.

Also see . . . Fort Bunker Hill. (Submitted on December 22, 2017, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.)

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 22, 2017

2. Fort Bunker Hill Marker

Across from Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 22, 2017

3. Across from Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 22, 2017, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 345 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 22, 2017, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.