Cannon Branch Fort, Civil War fortification in Manassas, United States.
Located at Gateway Boulevard, Cannon Branch Fort features earthen walls and defensive structures spanning across 11 acres of preserved land.
Built between 1863 and 1864, Union forces constructed this fort to protect the Orange and Alexandria Railroad supply lines during the Civil War.
Archaeological excavations at the site revealed Native American artifacts including quartz spear points, indicating prior settlement before the fort construction.
The fortification grounds remain accessible to visitors from sunrise to sunset without admission fees, offering informative walking paths through the site.
This fort stands as one of only two remaining earthwork fortifications from the Civil War period in the Manassas region.
Location: Manassas
GPS coordinates: 38.73610,-77.51680
Latest update: March 6, 2025 00:38
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