Fort DeRussy (Washington, D.C.)
Fort DeRussy was an American Civil War-era fortification constructed in 1861 on a hilltop along the west bank of Rock Creek within Washington, D.C., as part of the Defenses of Washington.
| Fort DeRussy | |
|---|---|
| Part of the Civil War defenses of Washington, D.C. | |
| Rock Creek Park, Washington, D.C. | |
Site of the fort with vegetative overgrowth | |
Fort DeRussy Fort DeRussy | |
| Coordinates | 38°57′47″N 77°03′04″W |
| Type | Earthwork fort |
| Area | c. 65 ares (0.65 ha) |
| Site information | |
| Owner | National Park Service |
| Controlled by | Union Army (1861–1865) |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1861 |
| Built by | 4th New York Heavy Artillery Regiment |
| In use | 1861–1865 |
| Materials | Earth, timber |
| Fate |
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| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
| Designations | NRHP contributing property |
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