Fort Richardson, Civil War defensive fort in Arlington County, United States.
Fort Richardson contains fifty-five structures built from stone, picket, and cottonwood lumber across a 300-acre reservation along Lost Creek.
The fort served as regimental headquarters for the Sixth United States Cavalry from 1868 to 1871 and the Fourth United States Cavalry from 1871 to 1873.
Buffalo Soldiers stationed at Fort Richardson protected settlers, maintained order, escorted wagon trains, and conducted regular patrols against Native American tribes.
The fort operated as the largest military installation in the United States during 1872, housing 666 officers and men within its defensive perimeter.
General William Sherman's 1871 visit to Fort Richardson led to authorized offensive operations against Native American groups outside reservations.
Location: Arlington County
Part of: Civil War defenses of Washington, D.C.
GPS coordinates: 38.85440,-77.08730
Latest update: March 19, 2025 16:36
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