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Defenses of Washington Historical Markers

Collection of markers detailing the wartime fortifications around Washington, D.C.
 
The Tulip Poplar - Giant of the Arlington Forest Marker image, Touch for more information
By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 27, 2021
The Tulip Poplar - Giant of the Arlington Forest Marker
101 Virginia, Arlington County, Arlington, North Highland — The Tulip Poplar - Giant of the Arlington Forest
Near Palisades Trail, 0.1 miles west of 22nd Court North, on the left when traveling west.
102 Virginia, Arlington County, Arlington, North Rosslyn — 2 — Fort Corcoran
On Key Boulevard at North Ode Street, on the right when traveling west on Key Boulevard.
103 Virginia, Arlington County, Arlington, North Rosslyn — 3 — Fort Haggerty
On Wilson Boulevard at North Arlington Ridge Road, on the right when traveling west on Wilson Boulevard.
104 Virginia, Arlington County, Arlington, Old Glebe — A Bastion-Style Fort Is a Mighty Fortress
On North Strafford Street east of North Old Glebe Road, on the right when traveling west.
105 Virginia, Arlington County, Arlington, Old Glebe — A Defensive Artillery Fort
On North Old Glebe Road north of North Ridgeview Road, on the right when traveling north.
106 Virginia, Arlington County, Arlington, Old Glebe — Communications along the Defensive Line
On North Old Glebe Road south of North Randolph Court, on the right when traveling north.
107 Virginia, Arlington County, Arlington, Old Glebe — Fort Ethan AllenMr. Lincoln’s Forts — Defenses of Washington - 1861-1865
On Old Glebe Road, on the right when traveling north. Reported permanently removed.
108 Virginia, Arlington County, Arlington, Old Glebe — Fort Ethan AllenMr. Lincoln's Forts — Defenses of Washington, 1861 - 1865 —
Near North Old Glebe Road south of North Stafford Street, on the right when traveling north.
109 Virginia, Arlington County, Arlington, Old Glebe — 7 — Fort Ethan Allen
On Old Glebe Road at North Stafford Street, on the right when traveling north on Old Glebe Road.
110 Virginia, Arlington County, Arlington, Old Glebe — Lives of the Soldiers
On North Old Glebe Road south of North Randolph Court, on the right when traveling north.
111 Virginia, Arlington County, Arlington, Old Glebe — The Sanctuary
On North Strafford Street at North Richmond Street, on the right when traveling east on North Strafford Street.
112 Virginia, Arlington County, Arlington, Old Glebe — The View in 1865Taken from near where you are standing
On North Old Glebe Road north of North Ridgeview Road, on the right when traveling north.
113 Virginia, Arlington County, Arlington, Old Glebe — Welcome to Fort Ethan Allen
Near North Stafford Street north of North Old Glebe Road, on the left when traveling east.
114 Virginia, Arlington County, Arlington, Penrose — 15 — Fort CraigHistorical Site — Defenses of Washington 1861 - 1865 —
On South Courthouse Road at South 4th Street, on the right when traveling south on South Courthouse Road.
115 Virginia, Arlington County, Arlington, Pentagon City — Fort Albany
Near South Arlington Ridge Road.
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116 Virginia, Arlington County, Arlington, Radnor - Fort Myer Heights — 10 — The Arlington LineHistorical Site — Defenses of Washington 1861 - 1865 —
On Wilson Boulevard at North Courthouse Road, in the median on Wilson Boulevard.
117 Virginia, Arlington County, Arlington, Shirlington — 20 — Battery GareschéHistorical Site — Defenses of Washington 1861 - 1865 —
On South Abingdon Street at South 30th Road, on the right when traveling south on South Abingdon Street.
118 Virginia, Arlington County, Arlington, Shirlington — 19 — Fort ReynoldsHistorical Site — Defenses of Washington 1861 - 1865 —
On South 31st Street, on the right when traveling west.
119 Virginia, Arlington County, Arlington, Shirlington — Welcome to Fort Reynolds Park4585 South 31st St.
On 31st Street South, 0.1 miles east of South Abingdon Street, on the left when traveling east.
120 Virginia, Arlington County, Arlington, Woodmont — Fort C.F. SmithDefending the Capital
Near 24th Street North. Reported permanently removed.
121 Virginia, Arlington County, Arlington, Woodmont — Fort C.F. SmithMr. Lincoln’s Forts — Defenses of Washington, 1861-1865
Near 24th Street North. Reported permanently removed.
122 Virginia, Arlington County, Arlington, Woodmont — Fort C.F. SmithProtecting the Capital
Near 24th Street North. Reported permanently removed.
123 Virginia, Arlington County, Arlington, Woodmont — Fort C.F. SmithDefending the Capital — Defenses of Washington, 1863-1865 —
Near 24th Street North, 0.1 miles east of 23rd Road North, on the left when traveling east.
124 Virginia, Arlington County, Arlington, Woodmont — Fort C.F. SmithProtecting the Capital — Defenses of Washington, 1863-1865 —
On 24th Street North, 0.1 miles west of 23rd Road North, on the right when traveling west.
125 Virginia, Arlington County, Arlington, Woodmont — Fort C.F. SmithMr. Lincoln's Forts — Defenses of Washington, 1863-1865 —
On 24th Street North, 0.1 miles west of 23rd Road North, on the right when traveling west.
126 Virginia, Arlington County, Arlington, Woodmont — 8 — Fort C.F. Smith
On 24th Street North, on the right when traveling west.
127 Virginia, Fairfax County, Alexandria — Fort Washington—The Capital’s Guardian
On George Washington Memorial Parkway (at milepost 2) at Fort Hunt Road, on the right when traveling north on George Washington Memorial Parkway. Reported permanently removed.
128 Virginia, Fairfax County, Alexandria, Belle View — Belle Haven Park
On Grove Drive, 0.3 miles west of Woodmont Road, on the left when traveling west.
129 Virginia, Fairfax County, Alexandria, Belle View — Defenses of WashingtonFort Willard Park
Near Fort Willard Circle.
130 Virginia, Fairfax County, Alexandria, Belle View — Fort Willard
Near Fort Willard Circle.
131 Virginia, Fairfax County, Alexandria, Belle View — Fort WillardFort Willard Park
Near Fort Willard Circle.
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132 Virginia, Fairfax County, Alexandria, Groveton — E-102 — Fort Lyon
Near North Kings Highway (Virginia Route 241) 0.7 miles north of Richmond Highway (U.S. 1), on the right when traveling north.
133 Virginia, Fairfax County, Alexandria, Jefferson Manor — E-81 — Defenses of Washington
On Richmond Highway (Virginia Route 1) at Kings Highway (Virginia Route 633), on the right when traveling north on Richmond Highway.
134 Virginia, Fairfax County, Alexandria, Jefferson Manor — Fairview – Caught in History's Crossfire
On Tennessee Drive east of Palin Place, on the left when traveling east.
135 Virginia, Fairfax County, Alexandria, Jefferson Manor — Parapet and Gun PlatformsMount Eagle Park
On Huntington Park Drive east of North Kings Highway (Virginia Route 241), on the left when traveling south.
136 Virginia, Fairfax County, Bailey's Crossroads — T-40 — Lincoln Reviews Troops at Bailey’s Crossroads
On Leesburg Pike (Virginia Route 7) at Charles Street, on the right when traveling west on Leesburg Pike. Reported permanently removed.
137 Virginia, Fairfax County, Falls Church — T-49 — Fort Buffalo
On Sleepy Hollow Road (County Route 613) south of Leesburg Pike (Virginia Route 7), on the left when traveling south.
138 Virginia, Fairfax County, McLean — Auxiliary BatteryFort Marcy, Virginia
Near George Washington Parkway, on the right when traveling west.
139 Virginia, Fairfax County, McLean — Fort Marcy
Near George Washington Parkway, on the right when traveling west.
140 Virginia, Fairfax County, McLean — Fort Marcy, VirginiaA Civil War Defense of Washington
Near George Washington Memorial Parkway, 3.9 miles west of U.S. 29, on the right when traveling west.
141 Virginia, Fairfax County, Tysons — A Tent Design Inspired by Native Americans
Near Old Courthouse Road (Virginia Route 677) west of Battery Park Street, on the left when traveling west.
142 Virginia, Fairfax County, Tysons — Defending the Nation's Capital
Near Old Courthouse Road (Route 677) west of Battery Park Street, on the left when traveling west.
143 Virginia, Fairfax County, Tysons — Freedom Hill is a Droplet in an Ocean of History
Near Old Courthouse Road (Virginia Route 677) west of Battery Park Street, on the left when traveling west.
144 Virginia, Fairfax County, Tysons — Outpost Life
Near Old Courthouse Road (Virginia Route 677) west of Battery Park Street, on the left when traveling west.
145 Virginia, Falls Church — Taylor’s Tavern
On North Roosevelt Street, on the right when traveling east.
146 Virginia, Falls Church — Taylor’s TavernProfessor Lowe's Balloons
Near North Roosevelt Street at East Broad Street (Virginia Highway 7), on the right when traveling east.

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