The Civil War Defenses of Washington, Parts I and II: A Historic Resources Study
CEHP, Incorporated. 2004. The Civil War Defenses of Washington, Parts I and II: A Historic Resources Study. 144CX300096053. National Park Service. Washington, D.C.
This report covers the history of the ring of forts constructed around Washington, D.C. before and during the Civil War, many of which are now parks administered by the National Park Service. The study details the construction of the forts, their use during the war and their history after the war, as well as a chapter on Jubal Early's raid and the Battle of Fort Stevens. The narrative history and accompanying historical analysis provides the most comprehensive study of the Civil War Defenses of Washington ever undertaken. Previously little-researched subjects such as non-federal owned sites related to Battle of Fort Stevens, logistics, roads, day to day activities within the forts, relationship of minorities, pre-Civil War background, the "Fort Drive," and the post-Civil War history of the fortifications receive appropriate attention. In addition, all research notes, numerous related illustrations and some documents have been transferred to a CD, which was submitted with the study and provides additional information for future requirements.
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- CEHP, Incorporated
- Date of Issue
- 2004
- Publisher
- National Park Service
- Units
- FOCI , HIST , NCR
- Keywords
- batteries, Civil War, defense, ehistory, Fort Stevens, Fortification, forts, historic resource study, Historic Resources, History, history program, Maintenance, Washington