Fort Richardson was a detached redoubt constructed by the Union Army in September 1861 as part of the defense of Washington during the American Civil War.
It was named for General Israel B. Richardson, whose division was then deployed to defend against attack by way of Columbia Turnpike. It had a perimeter of 316 yards and emplacements for 15 guns.
It is now marked only by an historic marker on South 18th Street off of Glebe Road. The fort is designated as an Historic District by Arlington County.
External links[]
- Arlington Historical Society list of military use structures, including Fort Richardson
- Fort Berry historical marker page with mention of Fort Richardson
- Fort Albany historical marker mentioning Fort Richardson
- Document discussing Civil War signal tower at Fort Richardson on page 7
Coordinates: 38°51′16″N 77°05′14″W / 38.8544°N 77.0873°W
The original article can be found at Fort Richardson (Arlington, Virginia) and the edit history here.