Fort Lincoln (2)

Fort Lincoln (2) (1861-1865) - First established in 1861 as a part of the Defense of Washington DC during the U.S. Civil War. Named after President Abraham Lincoln. Abandoned in 1865 after the end of the war.

Current Status

On the grounds of the Fort Lincoln Elementary School.

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Location: Fort Lincoln Elementary School, Washington DC. Maps & Images Lat: 38.92591 Long: -76.95837 Multi Maps from ACME Maps from Bing Maps from Google Elevation: '

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 137

Links:

• North American Forts - Fort Lincoln

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