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Fort Stevens (Washington, D.C.)
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For the Fort Stevens in Oregon, see Fort Stevens (Oregon).
Fort Stevens, formerly named Fort Massachusetts, was part of the extensive fortifications built around Washington, D.C., during the American Civil War.
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Fort Stevens | |
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Washington, D.C. | |
![]() A Civil War-era cannon at Fort Stevens in July 2006 | |
Coordinates | 38.96417°N 77.02889°W / 38.96417; -77.02889 |
Site information | |
Owner | National Park Service |
Site history | |
Built | 1861 (1861) |
Materials | Earthwork |
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