Fort Washington Park
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Contact Information:
Fort Washington Park
13551 Fort Washington Road
Fort Washington, MD 20744
301-763-4600
http://www.nps.gov/fowa/
Size: 341 acres
Location: Fort Washington Park is located on the Maryland shore of the Potomac River, south of Washington, DC. From I-95, the Capital Beltway, follow the signs for MD 210 Indian Head Hwy. Take Exit 3, go south on Indian Head Hwy., and turn right onto Fort Washington Rd.
Description: This fort across the Potomac from Mount Vernon was built to protect Washington, D.C. Construction was begun in 1814 to replace an 1809 fort destroyed during the War of 1812.
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Operating
Hours: The historic Fort and Visitor Center are open 9:00am-5:00 pm, daily
April 1 through September 30, and from 9:00am-4:30pm, daily October 1 thru March
31. Park grounds are open from 8:00am until dark; closed on Thanksgiving,
Christmas and New Year's Day
History: Transfer from the War Department authorized on May 29, 1930; effective on August 12, 1940.
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