Battery Sill

 (1861-1865) - A Union U.S. Civil War Battery established in 1861 in Northwest Washington DC. Named Battery Sill after Brigadier General Joshua W. Sill,, who was killed 31 Dec 1862 at the battle of Murfreesborough, Tennessee. Battery site abandoned at the end of the war in 1865.

History of Battery Sill
Established in 1861 as an earthen field gun battery with emplacements for nine guns. The battery was not normally armed but was a prepared site meant to be armed by a mounted battery in case of attack. The battery was located close to Rock Creek between Fort De Russy and Fort Stevens.

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

Current Status
Trace remains, no markers.

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

Sources:
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Links:
 * North American Forts - Battery Sill