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Learn About Fort Washington, Maryland
Fort Washington is a prosperous area located in Prince George’s County. Most of Fort Washington is located west of Maryland Route 210, but there is some additional area to the east of the highway. Route 210 is also known as the Indian Head Highway.
The community is named for Fort Washington. The first Fort Washington was completed in 1809. It was the only defensive fort protecting Washington, DC. The fort consisted of a small earthwork near the shore of the Potomac River. The fort failed to stop a British fleet from invading the Nation’s Capital during the War of 1812. That failure led to construction of the current, larger stone fortification. During World War II, the U.S. Army’s Adjutant General’s School was located at the fort. The school billeting for 362 officers and 2,526 enlisted persons. The fort’s land originally included 347 acres. It was last surveyed in June 1944.
The site is now part of a very extensive park with hiking paths and views of the Potomac River. It is a scenic place for picnicking, fishing and outdoor recreation. Admission to the park is free to people entering after business hours and before sunset.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Fort Washington has a total area of 16.57 square miles. It has 13.79 square miles of land and 2.78 square miles of water. Fort Washington is bordered to the north by the Community of Oxon Hill and National Harbor. To the west is Virginia and the Potomac River. To the South is the community of Accokeek. There are several communities in the County that border Fort Washington to the east.
First-time visitors to Fort Washington are often confused by the several “Livingston Roads” which repeatedly cross Indian Head Highway. There are also two separate “Old Fort Roads” in Fort Washington. This causes many people to make wrong turns. Eventually, all of the roads that intersect Indian Head Highway in Fort Washington will be upgraded. They will become controlled-access interchanges. These improvements will eliminate all traffic signals. They are expected to be done gradually and completed by 2030.