Wizz Loc: Maryland, USA

The first Fort Washington was completed in 1809 and guarded the Nation’s Capital until it was destroyed by its own garrison in 1814. Twelve days later Major Pierre L’Enfant was sent to construct new defenses but worked on the fort for only a brief period before Lieutenant Colonel Walker K. Armistead replaced him. The fort was completed on October 2, 1824. Extensive remodeling was performed in the 1840s and the first guns were mounted in 1846. The masonry fort was occupied by soldiers from the First, Third and Fourth U.S. Artillery during its early history. Except for a few guns at the Washington Arsenal, Fort Washington was the only defense for the Nation’s Capital until the Civil War when a circle of temporary forts was built around the city. Battery Rogers and Fort Foote were the only seacoast forts in the system and armed with large Rodman and Parrott cannons. Fort Washington was garrisoned as the outer defense for the city. Companies of the First and Fourth Artillery as well as numerous state artillery units passed through the post during the war. In 1872 the garrison was removed and additional property purchased to construct a new defense system. Funds for the project was withdrawn and the post was abandoned for the next twenty years.

Fort Washington

tainkc Loc: Kansas City

This is an excellent post. Thanks for taking the time to include a short history along with the photo. I am always fascinated with our own history and the fact that our nation survived its' early years despite itself.

angler Loc: StHelens England

Great shot with excellent history added.

tainkc Loc: Kansas City

Angler, just so you know, I read a lot of history. I have studied the war of 1812 extensively and I have come to the conclusion that the Mother Country (you guys) Just want to give us a hard spanking, that is all. You could have done anything you wanted to us. We were so inept. By not ruining us was good for business.

rlaugh Loc: Michigan & Florida

Nice shot Wizz thank you for posting

Wizz Loc: Maryland, USA

Thanks a lot tainkc! I like to add some historical info so you can read a little about the history of the location. Thanks for taking the time to read it.

Wizz Loc: Maryland, USA

Thanks very much angler!

Wizz Loc: Maryland, USA

Thanks! You are most welcome,rlaugh!

ALYN Loc: Lebanon, Indiana

Never heard of Ft. Washington ! But a great story. And I liked the Bluish caste--looks historic !! ALYN

HomerL Loc: Torrance, CA

Gee Wizz, I really like the composition, and even the tone.
HomerL

Wizz Loc: Maryland, USA

Thanks a lot ALYN! I appreciate it!

Wizz Loc: Maryland, USA

Thanks very much HomerL! I am glad you like it!

Wizz Loc: Maryland, USA

Here are a few more from Fort Washington.

moose19

some great shots,and thank you for the history

Wizz Loc: Maryland, USA

Thanks very much moose19!