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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Fort_Washington,_MarylandFort Washington, Maryland - Wikipedia

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   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.

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3. www.city-data.com › city › Fort-Washington-MarylandFort Washington, Maryland - City-Data.com

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   Current weather forecast for Fort Washington, MD. Population in 2010: 23,717. Population change since 2000: -0.5% Zip codes: 20744. Estimated median household income in 2022: $138,499 ( it was $81,177 in 2000) Estimated per capita income in 2022: $54,612 ( it was $30,871 in 2000) Fort Washington CDP income, earnings, and wages data.

   • Location: Prince George's County

4. livinginmaryland.com › living-in-fort-washingtonA Local’s Guide To Living In Fort Washington, Maryland

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   5 days ago · Written By Malcolm Lawson. To the south of Washington D.C. and to the north-west of Waldorf is Fort Washington in Prince George’s County, Maryland. Despite being a suburb of the capital, the community has a rural feel that homeowners love. This is enhanced by the many parks and an abundance of nature. About Fort Washington.

5. www.nps.gov › fowa › indexFort Washington Park (U.S. National Park Service)

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   Mar 29, 2024 · 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.

6. en.wikivoyage.org › wiki › Fort_Washington_(Maryland)Fort Washington (Maryland) – Travel guide at Wikivoyage

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   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.

7. www.bestplaces.net › city › marylandFort Washington, MD - Sperling's BestPlaces

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   Location Details. State: Maryland. County: Prince George's County. Metro Area: Washington-Arlington-Alexandria Metro Area. City: Fort Washington. Zip Codes: 20744. Cost of Living: 20.8% higher. Time zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST) Elevation: 26 ft above sea level. Buying or selling a home? Find top real estate agents in Fort Washington.

8. www.nps.gov › fowa › learnHistory & Culture - Fort Washington Park (U.S. National Park ...

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   Two Hundred Years of History...The War of 1812 to World War II, the fort was actively used in defense and training. Fort Warburton, 1809-1814, the first fort, built to defend the Potomac River approach to new capital city; Washington, DC was destroyed during the War of 1812.

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   Where is Fort Washington MD?

   • Fort Washington, MD is a vibrant and scenic small city located in Prince George’s County. With an estimated population of 20,000 people, Fort Washington has something special for everyone.

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   Does Fort Washington protect the Potomac River?

   • 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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   Why is Fort Washington called Fort Washington?

   • The name Fort Washington is derived from the fact that this community began as a fort— in fact, the fort was the only one to protect Washington D.C. during the War of 1812. Completed in 1809, the fort was an earthwork on the shore of the Potomac River.

   A Local’s Guide To Living In Fort Washington, Maryland

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   Why is Fort Washington a suburb?

   • Despite being a suburb of the capital, the community has a rural feel that homeowners love. This is enhanced by the many parks and an abundance of nature. The name Fort Washington is derived from the fact that this community began as a fort— in fact, the fort was the only one to protect Washington D.C. during the War of 1812.

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