Historic Structures Report: Fort Chaplin, D.C.

McCormick CH. 1967. Historic Structures Report: Fort Chaplin, D.C.. National Park Service

This report presents the physical condition and historical context of Fort Chaplin. Fort Chaplin was part of the ring of fortifications installed around Washington, D.C. during the Civil War. Fort Chaplin was built late in the war, never saw combat and was abandoned shortly after the war. This report recommends only stabilizing the fort's ruins.

Type
Published Report
Authors
McCormick, Charles
Date of Issue
1967-07
Publisher
National Park Service
Units
NACE , NCR
Keywords
civil war, historic structure report, historic structures program
Subjects
CRIS-HS: 001125: Fort Chaplin, Earthworks

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