Fort Stevens (Washington, D.C.)
| Fort Stevens | |
|---|---|
| Washington, D.C. | |
A Civil War-era cannon at Fort Stevens in July 2006 | |
| Site information | |
| Owner | National Park Service |
| Location | |
Location of Fort Stevens in Washington, D.C. | |
| Coordinates | 38°57′51″N 77°01′44″W / 38.96417°N 77.02889°W |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1861 |
| Materials | Earthwork |
Fort Stevens, formerly named Fort Massachusetts, was part of the extensive fortifications built around Washington, D.C., during the American Civil War.