Fort Washington

by Jane Taylor Thomas, Nathania A. Branch-Miles, Beverly Babin Woods

Book Overview

In 1809, Gen. George Washington directed the construction of a military post overlooking the Potomac River to protect the city of Washington from the British. Fort Warburton, as it was originally known, was destroyed in 1814 by its own commanding officer, who ordered the fort's destruction on the approach of the British fleet. A strong community remains, thriving on diversity, economic growth, and its close proximity to the nation's capital. Recently,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0738542067
• ISBN13: 9780738542065
• Release Date: February 2006
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.4" x 9.2"