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Fort Foote Park

Park

Maryland

Free entry

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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.

Activities

Hiking

Topics

FortsMilitaryWars and ConflictsCivil WarUS Army

No entrance fee.

Hours

The park is open daily for pedestrian access from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., and the parking lot is open from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

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