MYSTIC
Fort Ward
Alexandria, United States
Historical Site Defenses of Washington 1861-1865 Fort Ward. Here stands Fort Ward, constructed in 1861 to protect the approaches to Alexandria by Little River Turnpike and Leesburg Turnpike. In 1864, the fort was enlarged to a perimeter of 818 yards with 36 gun emplacements. The fort has been preserved by the City of Alexandria.