Fort Stanton, Civil War fortification in Anacostia, United States.
Fort Stanton is a Civil War fortification built on hilltops overlooking Washington Navy Yard, stretching across several hundred yards. The site preserves masonry bastions and earthwork structures that show how it was designed to defend the capital.
This fort was built in 1861 as part of Washington's defense system during the Civil War. It played its role in protecting the capital alongside a network of similar fortifications that ringed the city.
This place held special meaning for enslaved people escaping from Maryland who found refuge and work with the Union Army. Walking through the site today, you can sense how important it was for those seeking freedom during the war.
The park has interpretive signs and viewing areas that help you understand what you are looking at and the layout of the site. A trail connects this place to nearby green spaces, making it easy to explore on foot.
Two stone ammunition magazines built in 1863 still stand at the site and show the investment made in defense structures. These sturdy storage buildings reveal how seriously the war effort was organized.
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