Civil War Washington

Fort Ellsworth
Last Modified: 2012-02-20

Beginning date (not before): 1861-05-25

Beginning date (not after): 1861-05-25

Ending date (not before): 1861-07-11

Ending date (not after): 1861-07-11

Additional Information: This fort served to protect Long Bridge and exert influence over the population of Alexandria. It was the headquarters of the 3rd Brigade of the Defenses of Washington south of the Potomac.

Sources:

Roberts, Robert B., Encyclopedia of Historic Forts, (New York: Macmillan, 1988).
pp. 801–2 View source information
"Alexandria," Indexes to Field Records of Hospitals, 1821-1912, Manuscript Record Group 94, National Archives. View source information

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Fort Ellsworth Last Modified: 2012-02-20

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Fort Ellsworth
Last Modified: 2012-02-20