Fort Washington, Revolutionary War fort in Cambridge, United States.
Fort Washington contains three 18-pounder cannons and earthwork fortifications surrounded by a granite and iron fence at Waverly Street in Cambridge.
The Continental Army constructed this defensive position in November 1775 under George Washington's command during the Siege of Boston.
The Fort Washington Historic District maintains strict preservation guidelines overseen by the Cambridge Historical Commission to protect its architectural features.
Visitors can access the National Register of Historic Places site year-round and observe the remaining military earthworks from the American Revolution.
Fort Washington stands as the only remaining fortification from the Siege of Boston, featuring original three-gun half-moon batteries mentioned in Washington's correspondence.
Location: Cambridge
Location: Middlesex County
GPS coordinates: 42.35639,-71.10444
Latest update: March 10, 2025 05:48
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