National Park Service LogoU.S. Department of the InteriorNational Park ServiceNational Park Service
National Park Service:  U.S. Department of the InteriorNational Park Service Arrowhead
Civil War Defenses of WashingtonCannon against sky at Fort Foote.
view map
text size:largestlargernormal
printer friendly
Civil War Defenses of Washington
Photos & Multimedia
Battleground National Cemetery  

Did You Know?
Battleground National Cemetery is aptly named. The cemetery grounds were part of the battlefield when Confederate troops under the command of Gen. Jubal Early attacked Washington, D.C. on July 11 – 12, 1864.

Last Updated: May 02, 2007 at 07:51 EST