Battery Jameson, Fort Lincoln
USA /
Maryland /
Colmar Manor /
U.S. Route 1 Alternate (Bladensburg Road), 3400
World
/ USA
/ Maryland
/ Colmar Manor
World / United States / Maryland
military, fortification
Battery Jameson - Original earthworks of Fort Lincoln, Bladensburg, Maryland
These earthworks are a portion of the original fortifications which made up Fort Lincoln. This fort was built during the summer of 1861 to serve as an outer defense of the city of Washington. It was named in honor of President Lincoln by General Order No. 18, A.G.O., Sept. 30, 1861.
The brigade of Major General Joseph Hooker was the first to occupy this area. In immediate command of the fort was Captain T.S. Paddock. The Civil War cannons have been placed here through the courtesy of the Department of Defense to commemorate this auspicious occasion.
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These earthworks are a portion of the original fortifications which made up Fort Lincoln. This fort was built during the summer of 1861 to serve as an outer defense of the city of Washington. It was named in honor of President Lincoln by General Order No. 18, A.G.O., Sept. 30, 1861.
The brigade of Major General Joseph Hooker was the first to occupy this area. In immediate command of the fort was Captain T.S. Paddock. The Civil War cannons have been placed here through the courtesy of the Department of Defense to commemorate this auspicious occasion.
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Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Lincoln,_Washington,_D.C.
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Coordinates: 38°55'40"N 76°57'7"W
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