Battery Parrott (2)

Battery Parrott (2) (1861-1865) - A Union U.S. Civil War Battery established in 1861 in Washington DC. Named Battery Parrott in G.O. 83, 1 Apr 1863, after Robert P. Parrott, (Cullum 363), formerly a captain of ordnance, inventor of the Parrott gun. Fort abandoned in 1865 at the end of the war.

History of Battery Parrott

Established in 1861 with emplacements for two 100-pounder Parrott guns.

A 17 May 1864 report from the Union Inspector of Artillery noted the following: "Battery Parrott, Capt. Frederic E. Shaw commanding.–Garrison, one company First Maine Heavy Artillery–1 commissioned officer, 1 ordnance-sergeant, 46 men. Armament, two 100-pounder Parrots. Magazines, one; dry and in good order. Ammunition, full supply and serviceable. Implements, complete and serviceable. Drill in artillery, fair. Drill in infantry, fair. Garrison is sufficient."

The fort was abandoned in 1865 at the end of the war.

Current Status

Some remains still visible, no markers.

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USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) Database Entry: 531299

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Location: Several sources indicate that the battery was located at present day 2300 Foxhall Road, Washington DC. The GNIS coordinates indicate a different location and may be in error. Both map points are shown. Maps & Images Lat: 38.92055 Long: -77.0905 Multi Maps from ACME Maps from Bing Maps from Google Elevation: 269'

See Also:

• Washington DC Fort Ring
• Washington DC Defense System - U.S. Civil War

Sources:

• Roberts, Robert B., Encyclopedia of Historic Forts: The Military, Pioneer, and Trading Posts of the United States, Macmillan, New York, 1988, 10th printing, ISBN 0-02-926880-X, page 138.

Links:

• North American Forts - Battery Parrott (2)
• NPS Civil War Defenses of Washington - Appendix E: General Reports About the Defenses

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