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Civil War Defenses of WashingtonEarthworks at Fort Marcy Park.
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Civil War Defenses of Washington
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The Civil War Defenses of Washington exist because of geology and topography. The strategic high ground where the fortifications are located stretches between two considerably different geologic terrains: the Piedmont Plateau to the north and west and the Atlantic Coastal Plain to the east.

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Last Updated: September 26, 2007 at 11:41 EST