Fort Snyder (2)

 (1861-1865) - A Union U.S. Civil War Fort established in 1861 in Southeast Washington DC. Named Fort Snyder probably after Bvt Major George W. Snyder,, who served at Charleston Harbor, Fort Sumter during the bombardment, and who took sick and died after the Battle of Bull Run. The fort was abandoned in 1865 at the end of the war.

History of Fort Snyder
Established in 1861 as an outwork to Fort Stanton with a perimeter of 210 yards and emplacements for eight guns.

A 17 May 1864 report from the Union Inspector of Artillery noted the following: "Fort Snyder, Capt. James M. Richardson commanding.–Garrison, one-half company of Twelfth Company Heavy Artillery, Massachusetts Volunteers–2 commissioned officers, 1 ordnance-sergeant, 69 men. Armament, six l2-pounder field guns, two 8-inch siege howitzers, one Coehorn mortar. Magazines, one; dry and serviceable. Ammunition, full supply and in good order. Implements, complete and in good condition. Garrison drilled some at artillery and infantry, sufficient for guard."

The fort was abandoned in 1865 at the end of the war.

Current Status
No remains and no markers.

See Also:
 * Washington DC Fort Ring
 * Washington DC Defense System - U.S. Civil War

Sources:
 * , page 139.
 * NPS Civil War Defenses of Washington - Appendix E: General Reports About the Defenses
 * NPS Civil War Defenses of Washington - Appendix E: General Reports About the Defenses

Links:
 * North American Forts - Fort Snyder