Agnostik
Park · MD

Fort Foote Park

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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Photos

A cannon in front of fall leaves
Rodman gun at Fort Foote.
Drawing of Fort Foote Park, depicting the fort in 1865.
Drawing of fort in 1865.
A cannon in front of fall leaves.
Rodman gun at Fort Foote.
a small sandy beach with trees
At the southern end of Fort Foote Park lies a small beach.
a thin trail through a young forest
Hiking trails at Fort Foote Park traverse through diverse forest ecosystems

Activities

  • Hiking