Neat community park nestled in suburban Arlington. Fort C.F. Smith served as one of the perimeter defenses of Washington D.C. during the American Civil War. The park itself is small and a visitor should budget an hour to see everything at a slow pace. If interested in the Civil War history of Arlington, be sure to check out nearby Fort...
Read moreOccupied by Union Forces during the Civil War to protect southern approach to Washington, DC. The park is operated by Arlington County. The fort is no longer standing, however the grounds are extremely well maintained. The Hendry House is located on the property; utilized for parties, receptions, and special events...
Read moreIt was hard for me to watch for enemies coming up the potomac. Plenty of trees have grown up over the hill making line of sight an issue.
However, for sitting around and chatting with friends, it was quite acceptable.
FYI, the well has been capped off and is no longer a viable source of water. You should...
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