Battery Rossell

 (1861-1865) - A Union U.S. Civil War Battery established in 1861 in Northwest Washington DC. Named Battery Rossell in G.O. 83, 1 Apr 1863, after Major Nathan B. Rossell, 3rd U.S. Infantry, who was killed 27 Jun 1862, at the battle of Gaines' Mill, Virginia. Battery abandoned in 1865 at the end of the war.

History of Battery Rossell
Established in 1861 as an enclosed work with a magazine, occupied an important position on the right of Fort Reno, recommended to be armed with two field howitzers, 24 or 32 pounders, and four 12 pounder field guns.

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

Current Status
No remains, no markers.

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

Sources:
 * , page 138.
 * , page 138.

Links:
 * North American Forts - Battery Rossell
 * NPS Civil War Defenses of Washington - Appendix E: General Reports About the Defenses