Fort Morton (2)

 (1861-1865) - A U.S. Civil War Fort first established in 1861 in present day Arlington County, Virginia. Named Fort Morton probably after Bvt. Brigadier General James St. Clair Morton,, who was killed at Petersburg 17 Jun 1864. Abandoned in 1865.

History of Fort Morton (2)
Established in August 1861 as a gun battery. Stockaded after 1863 with a perimeter of 250 yards and emplacements for 17 guns. Armament included six 12 pounder Napoleon guns.

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

Current Status
No remains, marker only in Arlington County, Virginia. Site is now on the site of Key Elementary School, near 16th Street and North Custis Road.

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

Sources:
 * , page 109.

Links:
 * North American Forts - Fort Morton
 * HMDB - Fort Morton