Fort Foote Park • Maryland

A cannon in front of fall leaves

Drawing of Fort Foote Park, depicting the fort in 1865.

A cannon in front of fall leaves.

a small sandy beach with trees

a thin trail through a young forest

Fort Foote was constructed in 1863 atop Rozier's Bluff to strengthen the ring of fortifications that encircled Washington, D.C. Two of the Guns that protected Washington are still there along with the remains of the fort's earthworks.

Rodman gun at Fort Foote.
NPS / Rachel Hendrix

Drawing of fort in 1865.
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Rodman gun at Fort Foote.
NPS / Rachel Hendrix

At the southern end of Fort Foote Park lies a small beach.
NPS/Cindy LaBarge

Hiking trails at Fort Foote Park traverse through diverse forest ecosystems
NPS/ Cindy LaBarge

15-inch Rodman Cannon

Fort Foote History

Fort Foote had two 15-inch Rodman Cannons mounted on Rozier's Bluff to protect the river approach to the city.

Last updated: September 30, 2025

Contact Info

Mailing Address:

Fort Washington Park
Attn: Fort Foote Park
13551 Fort Washington Road
Fort Washington, MD 20744

Phone:

771-208-1536

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