Fort Greble, Civil War fortification ruins in Shepherd Parkway, United States
Fort Greble stands on a strategic bluff overlooking the junction of the Anacostia and Potomac rivers in southeastern Washington D.C.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers constructed Fort Greble in 1861 following the First Battle of Bull Run to strengthen Washington's defensive capabilities.
The fort bears the name of First Lieutenant John Trout Greble, the first West Point graduate who lost his life during the American Civil War.
Visitors can observe the remaining earthwork fortifications while exploring the natural woodland setting of Shepherd Parkway throughout the year.
The Massachusetts Volunteers' Seventh Unattached Heavy Artillery regiment operated the fort's artillery pieces during their deployment at this strategic position.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Inception: 1861
GPS coordinates: 38.82720,-77.01470
Latest update: March 4, 2025 05:29
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