This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: rickardh2002 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.maryland.unknown/7576.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Fort Washington is located on the Potomac River south of DC. It is in Prince Georges county, Maryland. The Piscataway Indian tribe may have had a stockade fort in this area. Artillery from this Fort could well block any approach up the Potomac to DC. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.