Battery Rodgers
Historical Site
Defenses of Washington
1861-1865
Battery Rodgers
Here stood Battery Rodgers, built in 1863 to prevent enemy ships from passing up the Potomac River. The battery had a perimeter of 30 yards and mounted five 200 pounder Parrott guns and one 15-inch Rodman. It was deactivated in 1867.
Marker is at the intersection of South Lee Street and Green Street, on the right on South Lee Street.
Courtesy hmdb.org
