Battery Parrott (2)

 (1861-1865) - A Union U.S. Civil War battery established in 1861 in Northwest Washington DC. Named Battery Parrott in G.O. 83, 1 Apr 1863, after Robert P. Parrott,, formerly a captain of ordnance, inventor of the Parrott gun. Fort abandoned in 1865 at the end of the war.

History of Battery Parrott
Established in 1861 with emplacements for two 100-pounder Parrott guns.

A 17 May 1864 report from the Union Inspector of Artillery noted the following: "Battery Parrott, Capt. Frederic E. Shaw commanding.–Garrison, one company First Maine Heavy Artillery–1 commissioned officer, 1 ordnance-sergeant, 46 men. Armament, two 100-pounder Parrots. Magazines, one; dry and in good order. Ammunition, full supply and serviceable. Implements, complete and serviceable. Drill in artillery, fair. Drill in infantry, fair. Garrison is sufficient."

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

Current Status
Some remains still visible, no markers.

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

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

Links:
 * North American Forts - Battery Parrott (2)
 * NPS Civil War Defenses of Washington - Appendix E: General Reports About the Defenses