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    Fort Foote

    Park Maryland

Directions

Fort Foote is located on the Potomac River in Prince Georges County. From the Beltway (I-95), take exit 3, Indian Head Highway south (MD210) and drive for approximately 3.5 miles to Old Fort Road. Turn right for 1 mile to Fort Foote Road S, turn left. Follow the winding road through the residential area to entrance sight on the left for the fort.

Fort Foote Park
8901 Fort Foote Road
Fort Washington, MD 20744

Did You Know?

Captain Oscar Solbert, wearing a gas mask and holding a hand grenade, standing with unidentified soldier wearing a gas mask in a field. This photo was not taken at Fort Foote. LOC photo

In 1917 as America entered into World War 1, Fort Foote was used as the training ground for the US poison gas service.