Fort Ellsworth, Civil War fort in Alexandria, United States.
Fort Ellsworth stood on Shuter's Hill, offering strategic control over the Orange and Alexandria Railroad and Little River Turnpike transportation routes.
The Union Army constructed Fort Ellsworth in 1861 following the Battle of Bull Run, establishing it as part of Washington D.C.'s defensive fortification network.
The fort site now houses the George Washington Masonic National Memorial, preserving the historical connection between military and civic landmarks.
Visitors can access information about Fort Ellsworth through the National Park Service, which manages several original Civil War fortification sites.
The fort's artillery included a 100-pound Parrott gun and maintained a 618-yard perimeter with positions for 29 cannons during its operational period.
Location: Alexandria
Inception: 1861
Part of: Civil War defenses of Washington, D.C.
GPS coordinates: 38.80600,-77.06870
Latest update: March 5, 2025 18:28
George Washington Masonic National Memorial
288 m
Hollensbury Spite House
2.1 km
Christ Church
1.8 km
Franklin and Armfield Office
1.2 km
Appomattox
1.9 km
Alfred Street Baptist Church
1.6 km
Gerald R. Ford, Jr., House
1.3 km
Lee-Fendall House
2 km
Robert E. Lee Boyhood Home
2 km
Fort Lyon
1.6 km
Albert V. Bryan United States Courthouse
467 m
515 North Washington Street
2 km
Alexandria Historic District
2 km
Little Theatre of Alexandria
2 km
Lyceum
1.9 km
Rosemont Historic District
660 m
Fort Williams
2 km
Lloyd House
1.9 km
Fort Farnsworth
1.4 km
Orange and Alexandria Railroad Hooff's Run Bridge
922 m
Charles M. Goodman House
2 km
Uptown-Parker-Gray Historic District
1.7 km
Odd Fellows Hall
1.7 km
Bayne-Fowle House
1.7 km
Dr. Albert Johnson House
1.7 km
National Inventors Hall of Fame and Museum
641 m
Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden
2 km
Freedom House Museum
1.3 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes