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Review:
Fort Washington preserves the historic military fortress of the same name, abutting Washington, D.C.'s downtown district on its southern border in Prince George's County, Maryland.
The unincorporated community is named in honor of its fortress of the same name, which was Washington, D.C's primary defensive fort upon its completion in 1809 and served as a major defense during the War of 1812 and the American Civil War.
Today, the site of the fortress has been transformed into a beautiful public park, which showcases stunning views of the Potomac River and offers a variety of hiking paths for visitors.
Though it is overseen by the National Park Service as a national park facility, it offers free park admission before sunset and after daily business hours.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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