NPS Unit · Maryland, United States
Fort Washington Park
Fort Washington Park is a National Park Service unit in Maryland, United States, covering 345 acres (140 ha), established in 1808.
Photo: National Park Service via Wikimedia Commons, Public domain. Cropped and resized for display.
Park facts
| Park type | NPS Unit |
|---|---|
| Location | Maryland, United States |
| Area | 345 acres (140 ha) |
| Established | 1808 |
| Coordinates | 38.7137° N, 77.0310° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Fort Washington Park
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. During the War of 1812, the fort was destroyed by its own garrison during a British advance. The current historic fort—maintained by the National Park Service—was initially constructed in 1824. It is a stone structure with a good cannon shot down the Potomac River. The fort was extensively remodeled in the 1840s and 1890s. The Fort was turned over to the U.S.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
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Airports near this park
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- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) · Washington, United States · 9.6 miles away
- Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) · Dulles, United States · 27.9 miles away
- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) · Baltimore, United States · 37.4 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Maryland
Frequently asked questions
Where is Fort Washington Park?
Fort Washington Park is in Maryland, United States (38.7137° N, 77.0310° W).
When was Fort Washington Park established?
Fort Washington Park was established in 1808, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Fort Washington Park?
Fort Washington Park covers 345 acres (140 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Washington_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/fowa/ — Official park page.