Fort Foote Park

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A cannon in front of fall leaves
Rodman gun at Fort Foote.Photo: NPS / Rachel Hendrix

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.

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A cannon in front of fall leaves.
Rodman gun at Fort Foote.Photo: NPS / Rachel Hendrix
a small sandy beach with trees
At the southern end of Fort Foote Park lies a small beach.Photo: NPS/Cindy LaBarge
a thin trail through a young forest
Hiking trails at Fort Foote Park traverse through diverse forest ecosystemsPhoto: NPS/ Cindy LaBarge

Park information and photos come from the National Park Service. This is not an official NPS site.