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What you are reading: Things to Do in in Fort Washington, Maryland This Weekend
Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:
- Q: Where is Fort Washington located?
- A: Fort Washington is an unincorporated area in Prince George's County, Maryland, a day trip just south of the Washington D.C. downtown district.
- Q: How did Fort Washington get its name?
- A: The place is named for Fort Washington, completed in 1809 and at the time the only fort protecting Washington, D.C.
- Q: What surrounds the remnants of Fort Washington?
- A: The remnants of the fort are surrounded by the forested Fort Washington Park.
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