Place

Fort Totten: Plaque

Civil War Defenses of Washington , Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail, Rock Creek Park

A plaque on a rock in a wooded area.
Fort Totten: Plaque

NPS / Claire Hassler

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Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits, Picnic Table, Public Transit

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Fort Totten
One of the Civil War defenses of Washington.
Construction of Fort Totten was begun in August 1861. Named after Gen. Joseph G. Totten the Fort contained 20 guns and mortars including eight 32-pounders.
United States Department of the Interior
National Park Service

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Last updated: May 22, 2023