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Fort Washington Park

Maryland · Fort Washington, MD

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  • Address:13551 Fort Washington Road · Fort Washington, MD · 20744
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Built to defend the river approach to Washington, DC, Fort Washington has stood as silent sentry for over 200 years. As technologies advanced so did Fort Washington, from the brick and stone of the 19th century to the concrete and steel of the 20th century. Joining the National Park Service in 1946, the park continues to protect the Potomac River.

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Fort Washington, located near the community of Fort Washington, Maryland, was for many decades the only defensive fort protecting Washington, D.C. The original fort, overlooking the Potomac River, was completed in 1809, and was begun as Fort Warburton, but renamed in 1808. During the War of 1812, the fort was destroyed by its own garrison during a British advance.

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Fort Washington

Fort Washington

Fort Washington1.5 mi276 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: EasyLoop

Fort Washington Perimeter Trail

2.9 mi
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