A critical part of the Civil War Defenses of Washington, D.C., Fort Richardson defended the high ground that Confederate artillery could have commanded to shell the nation's capital across the Potomac River. Located on a plateau overlooking . . . — — Map (db m294923) HM
Following their unexpected defeat in July at the First Battle of Bull Run, Union military leaders realized that Washington needed a formidable system of defenses. From the crest of Arlington Ridge, Fort Richardson—along with other . . . — — Map (db m294925) HM
While stationed at Fort Richardson, troops saw little action, but they continually trained for combat and maintained their weapons. Regiments that saw duty at the fort also deployed to southern campaigns. Life on the field of battle was . . . — — Map (db m294926) HM
