Map Of Washington Dc During Civil War The Civil War Washington mapping application has been designed for a range of users from the casual browser to the serious researcher This tutorial introduces users to key functionality of the application If you have questions or comments about the maps or this tutorial please contact the project team Figure 1 Primary features of the map
March 4th 1861 Library of Congress Balloon View of Washington DC in May 1861 Library of Congress Washington D C was the Union capital during the Civil War It was home to the United States Government and served as a base of operations for the Union Army throughout the war War Department Engineer Bureau Date 1865 Map Extract of military map of N E Virginia showing forts and roads Covers Washington D C metropolitan area Eastern corner of D C ca 7 cm within map area Relief shown by hachures Depths shown by soundings Also shows rural householders names and vegetation
Map Of Washington Dc During Civil War
Map Of Washington Dc During Civil War
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Fortified Civil War Washington D C Map 1862 Photograph By Daniel Hagerman
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On The Road Again Gettysburg And Washington DC
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Along with Boschke s historical map the Civil War Washington GIS includes 17 point line and polygon layers representing locations of bawdy houses canals churches forts fort boundaries outlining the geographical extent of the fort freedmen s villages government buildings hospitals omnibus routes police stations police precincts ra Civil War Battle Map Washington City Defenses Surrounding the City Washington D C Maryland and Virginia Washington City Defenses Surrounding the City American Battlefield Trust By the close of the Civil War Washington D C was the most heavily fortified city in North America perhaps even in the world
Duration 2 minutes 5 seconds An overview of the Civil War Defenses of Washington the roles of Fort Stevens and other forts in the Civil War and how park visitors can experience these places today Places Today nineteen fort sites are administered by the National Park Service located on approximately 130 acres Anniversary of the Battle During the Civil War How the Union Defended Washington D C During the Civil War The U S capital was vulnerable at the start of the war but soon was fortified with forts
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Civil War Defenses of Washington 3545 Williamsburg Lane N W Washington DC 20008 Phone 202 829 2163 Contact Us The development of Washington DC during the Civil War is pivotal in American history When the Compensated Emancipation Act went into effect on April 16 1862 Washington became the first emancipated city and the country s largest and most important magnet for freed and runaway slaves
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Map Of Washington Dc During Civil War - An 1867 map of U S military installations east of the federal capital of Washington D C General map of the defenses of Washington D C from the History of the American Civil War