Fort Foote

Fort Foote was an American Civil War-era wood and earthwork fort that was part of the wartime defenses of Washington, D.C., which helped defend the approach to the city.
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  • Fort
  • …lies at an elevation of 92 feet (28 metres)
  • …is named after Andrew Hull Foote
  • Description: historical fort in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States
  • Established: August 12, 1863

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Capital Wheel and Jones Point Light.
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The is a Ferris wheel… is situated 1¼ miles northeast of Fort Foote.
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The is a small river lighthouse… is situated 1½ miles north of Fort Foote.
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is a geographic point on the … is situated 2 miles northwest of Fort Foote.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include National Harbor and Broad Creek.
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in was the first… is situated 2 miles east of Fort Foote.
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is a census-designated place in , United States. is situated 2 miles west of Fort Foote.

Fort Foote

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Latitude
38.76777° or 38° 46′ 4″ north
Longitude
-77.02898° or 77° 1′ 44″ west
Open location code
87C4QX9C+4C
Open­Street­Map ID
way 874729876
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­yes
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­fort
Wiki­data ID
Q14691922

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In Other Languages

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Coconut Island and Fort Foote Baptist Church.

Nearby Places

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Prince George’s County: Highlights

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