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Fort Washington Park |
Description:
September 8, 1814, Major Pierre L'Enfant was hired by the government to start construction on new defenses to be named Fort Washington.
Fort Washington was held by Union forces during the Civil War and was the only defense for the National Capital, until the Circle Forts were completed.
During World War II the Fort served as the home of the Officer's Candidate School of the Adjutant General's Corps. A Veteran's Administration
hospital operated here from 1944 until 1946. In 1946 the Fort was turned over to the Department of Interior for use as a Park.
Activites:
Biking | Educational Programs | Fishing | Hiking | Wildlife Viewing | Bird Watching | Nature Walks | And more.
Facilities:
Visitor_Centers | Picnic Areas | Comfort Stations | Museum Exhibits | Tours & Guided Activities | And more.
Directions to Fort Washington Park
Car:
From Washington DC: Capital Beltway (I-495) to Exit 3A (Indian Head Highway or MD210), continue to Fort Washington Road, turn right, follow to the park entrance.
Nearby Parks:
Oxon Cove Park & Oxon Hill Farm" "Park (8 miles)
Thomas Stone National Historic Site (20 miles)
National Mall None (10 miles)
Greenbelt Park (30 miles)
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Contact Information for Fort Washington Park
13551 Fort Washington Road
Fort Washington, MD
20744
Phone: (301)763-4600
Fax: 301-763-1389
Located in Fort Washington, MD
For more information on Fort Washington Park
Information on this page provided by the NPS.
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