Fort Kearny, Civil War fortification in Northwest Washington, D.C., United States.
Fort Kearny stood between Fort Reno and Fort DeRussy, forming a defensive line to protect the northern approach to Washington, D.C. during the Civil War.
The 15th New Jersey Volunteer Infantry Regiment constructed this military installation in 1862, naming it after Major General Philip Kearny who died at Chantilly.
The fort integrated three supporting batteries - Battery Rossell, Battery Terrill, and Battery Smead - into its defense system north of the capital city.
The National Park Service maintains historical records and educational programs about Fort Kearny as part of the Civil War Defenses of Washington initiative.
Military reports from December 1862 documented Fort Kearny as an essential connection point between neighboring fortifications with advanced magazine facilities.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Inception: 1862
Part of: Civil War defenses of Washington, D.C.
GPS coordinates: 38.95525,-77.06610
Latest update: March 2, 2025 19:46
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