Fort Reynolds

Historical Site

Defenses of Washington

1861-1865

Fort Reynolds

Here stood Fort Reynolds, a redoubt constructed in September, 1861, to command the approach to Alexandria by way of the valley of Four Mile Run. It had a perimeter of 360 yards and emplacements for 12 guns.

Marker is on South 31st Street, on the right when traveling west.

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