Fort Carroll (3)

 (1861-1865) - A Union U.S. Civil War earthworks fort established in 1861 in Washington DC. Named after Major General Samuel S. Carroll,. Abandoned in 1865 at the end of the war.

Fort Carroll History
A large U.S. Civil War earthworks fortification begun in September 1861. The fort mounted 13 guns and 1 mortar.

A 17 May 1864 report from the Union Inspector of Artillery noted the following: "Fort Carroll, Capt. Loring S. Richardson commanding.–Garrison, one company Eighth Unattached Heavy Artillery, Massachusetts Volunteers–4 commissioned officers, 1 ordnance sergeant, 124 men. Armament, six 12-pounder field guns, four 32-pounder barbette, two 8-inch siege howitzers, one Coehorn mortar, one 30-pounder Parrott. Magazines, two; dry and in good order. Ammunition, not a full supply, but serviceable: requisition made for full supply. Implements, complete and serviceable. Garrison drilled only as infantry."

Abandoned in 1865 at the end of the war.

Current Status
No remains, no markers

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

Sources:
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Links:
 * North American Forts - Fort Carroll
 * NPS Fort Carroll and Fort Greble