Fort Kearny (5)

 (1862-1865) - A U.S. Civil War Fort established in 1862 in Northwest Washington DC. Named Fort Kearny after Major General Philip Kearny, who was killed at the Battle of Chantilly 1 Sep 1862. Abandoned in 1865 and demolished in 1866.

History of Fort Kearny
Established to fill a gap between Fort Reno (1) and Fort De Russy (1). Three outer batteries supported Fort Kearny, Battery Rossell, Battery Terrill (2), and Battery Smead.

A 17 May 1864 report from the Union Inspector of Artillery noted the following: "Fort Kearny, Maj. E. A. Springsteed commanding.–Garrison, two companies Seventh New York Heavy Artillery–1 major, 7 commissioned officers, 1 ordnance-sergeant, 289 men. Armament, three 24-pounder siege, three 32-pounder barbette, one S-inch siege howitzer, three 4-inch (rifled). Magazines, one; dry and in good order. Ammunition, full supply and serviceable. Implements, complete and serviceable. Drill in artillery, indifferent; needs improving. Drill in infantry, very indifferent; wants improving much. Discipline, indifferent. Garrison is of full strength."

Abandoned in 1865 and demolished in 1866.

Current Status
No remains.

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

Sources:
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Links:
 * North American Forts - Fort Kearny
 * Wikipedia - Fort Kearny