MYSTIC

The Arlington Line

Arlington, United States

<center>Historical Site<br>Defenses of Washington<br>1861-1865<br><b>The Arlington Line</b></center><br>Here the Arlington Line constructed in August, 1861, crossed the Georgetown-Falls Church road. 100 yards to the northwest stood Fort Morton, a lunette with a perimeter of 250 yards and emplacements for 17 guns; 200 yards to the southeast stood Fort Woodbury, a lunette with a perimeter of 275 yards and emplacements for 13 guns.

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