National Historic Landmark-Fort Richardson

National Historic Landmark - Fort Richardson

Established in 1867 to replace the recently abandoned Fort Belknap as the northernmost fort in the Texas chain of fortifications, the fort played an important role in the protection of American lives and property during ...

Fort Richardson

Historical Site

Defenses of Washington

1861-1865

Fort Richardson

Here is what is left of Fort Richardson, a detached redoubt constructed in September, 1861, to cover the left flank of the newly built Arlington defense line, It was named for General Israel B. Richardson, whose ...