Tag Archives: Military Road

Fort DeRussy Loop (Rock Creek Park, DC)

Posted on December 31, 2016 by Andrew Wojtanik

– Civil War Series – Occupying prime position atop a high hill in northern Washington, DC, Fort DeRussy was mostly quiet during the Civil War. But for two days in July 1864—when Confederate General Jubal Early’s Second Corps attacked the … Continue reading →

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Zachary Taylor Trail (Zachary Taylor Park, VA)

Posted on April 9, 2016 by Andrew Wojtanik

Dropping more than 200 feet over the course of a mile, the Zachary Taylor Trail follows Donaldson Run from its source to the Military Road in Arlington, Virginia. The wooden path is partly paved, and a southern spur route offers … Continue reading →

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