Civil War Defenses of Washington

Description:

On forested hills surrounding the nation's capital are the remnants of a complex system of Civil War fortifications. Built by Union forces, these strategic buttresses transformed the young capital into one of the world's most fortified cities.

Directions:

http://www.nps.gov/cwdw/planyourvisit/directions.htm

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Address:

6625 Georgia Ave, NW

Washington, DC 20012

Activities:

Biking Hiking Photography

Organization:

NPS - National Park Service

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