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

Fort Lincoln

Photographed By F. Robby, January 28, 2008

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 month for this entry is September 1855.

Location. 38° 55.687′ N, 76° 57.151′ W. Marker is in Colmar Manor, Maryland, in Prince George's County. Marker can be reached from Bladensburg Road (Maryland Route 450) 0.2 miles west of 38th Avenue, on the left when traveling west. Marker is located near the mausoleum within Fort Lincoln Cemetery - which is just across the District of Columbia

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border from Fort Lincoln Park. 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. Old Spring House (a few steps from this marker); This Old Spring House / The Old Oak Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); The Lincoln Oak (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Fort Lincoln (within shouting distance of this marker); Abraham Lincoln (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fort Lincoln Mausoleum (about 400 feet away); Battle of Bladensburg (about 400 feet away); Barney Monument (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Colmar Manor.

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

Also see . . . Fort Lincoln (Washington, DC). (Submitted on April 3, 2011, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)

Additional keywords. Battery Jameson; Fort Lincoln Park, NE, Washington, DC; 4th U.S. Colored Infantry; USCT.

Battery Jameson image. Click for full size.

Photographed By F. Robby, January 28, 2008

2. Battery Jameson

The remains of Battery Jameson, which protected Fort Lincoln.

Photographed By Craig Swain, July 18, 2010

3. Fort Lincoln Marker

The marker is partially covered by the tree next to the road.

3.4-inch Dahlgren Rifled Boat Howitzer image. Click for full size.

Photographed By F. Robby, January 28, 2008

4. 3.4-inch Dahlgren Rifled Boat Howitzer

The two cannon located at the battery are Navy rifled boat howitzer, of a type used during the Civil War.

Fort Lincoln Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed By F. Robby, January 28, 2008

5. Fort Lincoln Park

The park was built atop Fort Lincoln, is located just south of the cemetery and the Maryland-DC boundary, and occupies the highest ground in the surrounding area.

View from Fort Lincoln Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed By F. Robby, January 28, 2008

6. View from Fort Lincoln Park

The Washington Monument is visible 5 miles away when looking southwest from the park heights. The Capitol, hidden by the apartment complex, is also visible from other angles.

E Company, 4th U.S. Colored Infantry - detachment on duty at Fort Lincoln in 1864. image. Click for full size.

Library of Congress, circa 1864

7. E Company, 4th U.S. Colored Infantry - detachment on duty at Fort Lincoln in 1864.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 23, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 30, 2008, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 4,930 times since then and 44 times this year. Last updated on August 31, 2011, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 30, 2008, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. 3. submitted on July 18, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 4. submitted on January 30, 2008, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. 5, 6. submitted on February 10, 2008, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. 7. submitted on April 3, 2011, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.