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Exploring the 1865 Civil War Map of Washington, D.C.

  • Published June 7, 2013
1865 Civil War map of D.C.
Explore the 1865 Civil War Map of Washington, D.C. from the Library of Congress and discover road and fort locations at the end of the war.
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We dug up this terrific Civil War map, circa 1865, at the Library of Congress. It shows Washington and the surroundings, including roads and forts near the end of the war.

1865 Civil War map of D.C.
1865 Civil War map of D.C.

Source: Library of Congress

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Patrick Brennan: The Irish Minister's Son Delivering a Radio Address from His Home in 1938
1909 map of Friendship Heights
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Washington Times article on Dupont Circle (1902)
The Washington Times, December 21st, 1902: A Detailed Look

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