Fort Stevens (Washington, D.C.)
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For the Fort Stevens in Oregon, see Fort Stevens (Oregon).
Fort Stevens, formerly named Fort Massachusetts, was part of the extensive fortifications built around Washington, D.C., during the American Civil War.
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Fort Stevens | |
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Washington, D.C. | |
Coordinates | 38.96417°N 77.02889°W / 38.96417; -77.02889 |
Site information | |
Owner | National Park Service |
Site history | |
Built | 1861 (1861) |
Materials | Earthwork |
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