Defenses of Washington: Fort Ellsworth (Historical Marker)

Here follows the inscription written on this roadside historical marker:

Historical Site
— Defenses of Washington 1861 - 1865 —
Fort Ellsworth

Here stood Fort Ellsworth, named for Colonel Elmer E. Ellsworth who was killed during the Union Army's occupation of Alexandria on May 24, 1861. Built in 1861, the fort had a perimeter of 618 yards and emplacement for 29 guns.

Erected by The Civil War Round Table of Alexandria.

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