Fort Foote
http://www.nps.gov/fofo/
Oxon Hill,
MD
20745
301-763-4600
During the Civil War our government built 68 forts around the Nation's Capital. These earth and log structures were designed to be temporary field fortifications and only resist the attack of ground forces such as infantry, cavalry and artillery. This fort was used to guard the River approach to Washington.[ Last Updated: 01-May-2011 | Hits: 460 | Reader Comments Report Problem