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A Look at the 1861 Civil War Map of the D.C. Area

Take a look at this 1861 Civil War map of the D.C. area to explore the District's history of war. Source: Library of Congress.
F St. in the 1860s
July 31, 1921. Washington, D.C. "Pie eating contest at Tidal Basin bathing beach." In the back row: the blurry but unmistakable facial contours of Iola Swinnerton. National Photo Company Collection glass negative.

This is an old Civil War map of the D.C. area from 1861.

District of Columbia and the seat of war on the Potomac (1861)
District of Columbia and the seat of war on the Potomac (1861)

Source: Library of Congress

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