Fort Albany, Civil War fort in Arlington County, United States.
Fort Albany consisted of earthwork fortifications spanning 429 yards with designated positions for 12 artillery pieces along its perimeter walls.
The Union Army constructed Fort Albany in May 1861 as one of three forts protecting the Long Bridge crossing over the Potomac River.
New York volunteer troops established Fort Albany, naming it after their state capital while serving in the defense network of Washington D.C.
A historical marker near the Pentagon indicates the former location of Fort Albany at coordinates 38.865833 latitude and -77.066667 longitude.
The fort contained specific artillery including four 24-pounder siege guns, two 24-pounder howitzers, and two 30-pounder Parrott rifles.
Location: Arlington County
Part of: Civil War defenses of Washington, D.C.
GPS coordinates: 38.86583,-77.06667
Latest update: March 6, 2025 13:09
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