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  2. Fort Washington. Fort Washington is an unincorporated area and census-designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. It borders the Potomac River, situated 20 miles south of downtown Washington, D.C. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 24,261.

  3. 4 days ago · Sights & Landmarks. Water & Amusement Parks. Casinos & Gambling. Boat Tours & Water Sports. Traveler rating. & up. Good for Kids. Budget-friendly. Free Entry. Good for Big Groups. Show more.

  4. Mar 29, 2024 · Explore historic Fort Foote, take a hike along the Potomac river, and see beautiful wildlife.

  5. Fort Washington, Maryland | Fortification designed to protect the capital that also provided access to adjacent rivers.

  6. 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.

  7. Dec 29, 2016 · Discover Fort Washington in Fort Washington, Maryland: This fort down the Potomac from Washington, D.C. was once the only defensive fort protecting the capital.

  8. The park is located in Fort Washington, Maryland, just south of Alexandria on the Potomac River. It preserves the site of a brick fort that was constructed between 1814 and 1824, plus a number of concrete artillery batteries built in the 1890s.

  9. Feb 28, 2022 · We invite you to explore the historic Fort Washington that has stood as silent sentry defending the Nation's Capital, for over 180 years. Fort Washington is one of the few remaining Seacoast Forts in its original designs.

  10. Fort Washington Park. 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.

  11. Fort Washington is the historical fort that defended Washington DC against naval attack on the Potomac River. It was built in 1809 and was active during the War of 1812 and was an important site in the US Civil War.

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