Fort Bayard Park
See the Civil War Defenses of Washington Park Map web page for an interactive fort location map.
LOCATION
The National Park Service information panel for Fort Bayard is located at the corner of Western Avenue and River Road NW. Parking is on the street.
WHAT TO SEE
There are no remains of Fort Bayard. The site is now a small park with some picnic tables and playground equipment. The fort was located at the top of the hill.
Playground at Fort Bayard Park
HISTORY
Fort Bayard was built to protect River Road. When manned, it held four 20-pounder Parrott guns and two 12-pounder Howitzers (pounder refers to the weight of the cannonball that could be fired). The fort is named for Brigadier General George D. Bayard, who was killed at Fredricksburg in December 1862.
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Last updated on April 25, 2020
