Fort Ward Park Significance

Fort Ward ** (added 1982 - Site - #82004538)
Also known as Fort Ward Park
4301 W. Braddock Rd., Alexandria (Independent City) 
Historic Significance: Information Potential, Architecture/Engineering, Event
Architect, builder, or engineer: Union Army,Corp of Engineers
Area of Significance: Military, Engineering, Historic - Non-Aboriginal
Cultural Affiliation: American
Period of Significance: 1850-1874
Owner: Local Gov't
Historic Function: Defense
Historic Sub-function: Fortification
Current Function: Landscape, Recreation And Culture
Current Sub-function: Museum, Park