Fort Davis Park
Fort Davis is a Civil War earthwork that was constructed for the defense of Washington. It is located in the Fort Davis (Washington, D.C.) neighborhood.
| Fort Davis | |
|---|---|
  Location within Washington, D.C. | |
| Location | Washington, D.C. |
| Coordinates | 38°52′02″N 76°56′45″W |
| Operated by | National Park Service |
| Website | www |
History
The fort, built to serve as an outer defense of the City of Washington, was named in honor of Benjamin F. Davis, killed at the Battle of Brandy Station.[1]
It was a small hexagonal fort with perimeter of 220 yards, and places for 11 guns. It was 300 feet above mean tide of the Potomac River.[1]
After the war, Daniel Lee's damage claim was denied.[1]
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References
- Cooling III, Benjamin Franklin; Owen II, Walton H. (6 October 2009). Mr. Lincoln's Forts: A Guide to the Civil War Defenses of Washington. Scarecrow Press. pp. 196–198. ISBN 978-0-8108-6307-1.
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