Fort Foote Park

15-inch Rodman cannon
Fort Foote was constructed in 1863 atop Rozier's Bluff to strengthen the ring of fortifications that encircled Washington, D.C. Two of the Guns that protected Washington are still there along with the remains of the fort's earthworks.
Map showing location of park.
A cannon in front of fall leaves
Photo by NPS / Rachel Hendrix
Drawing of Fort Foote Park, depicting the fort in 1865.
Photo by NPS Image
A cannon in front of fall leaves.
Photo by NPS / Rachel Hendrix
a small sandy beach with trees
Photo by NPS/Cindy LaBarge
a thin trail through a young forest
Photo by NPS/ Cindy LaBarge