Francis St. Holder is a successful IT engineer who lives in Fort Washington, Maryland. He has worked in the IT field for over 20 years helping individuals and companies incorporate cutting edge technology into daily life. Although he was born in Durham, North Carolina, he grew up and still lives in the Washington D.C. area. Francis St. Holder enjoys the close proximity to the United States Capital that Fort Washington offers but likes that it isn’t too built up compared to the city.
Fort Washington, Maryland has a population of just over 23,000 people, square footage of 16.6 miles, and borders Washington D.C. on its south side. It is named after Fort Washington, which was completed in 1809.
Fort Washington is a stone structure and served as the only defensive fort to protect young nation’s capital. It also offered a good field range for cannons. During the War of 1812, he fort was captured by the British during an attack and advancement under the command of Admiral Gordon. This happened three days after the capital was burned. A cannon exploded as it was passing the fort on the USS Princeton in 1844.
During the outbreak of the Civil War Isaac Toucey, the Secretary of the Navy ordered a detachment of United States Marines to garrison the fort. However, they were removed from the fort in May of 1856 by Gideon Welles, the Secretary of the Navy at that time.
The fort now serves as part of an extensive park that offers hiking paths and views of the Potomac River. It is popular with families and history buffs for outdoor recreation like fishing and picnicking.
Francis St. Holder likes living near the historic fort that once protected the capital and enjoys its scenic views offered today.
Fort Washington, Maryland has a population of just over 23,000 people, square footage of 16.6 miles, and borders Washington D.C. on its south side. It is named after Fort Washington, which was completed in 1809.
Fort Washington is a stone structure and served as the only defensive fort to protect young nation’s capital. It also offered a good field range for cannons. During the War of 1812, he fort was captured by the British during an attack and advancement under the command of Admiral Gordon. This happened three days after the capital was burned. A cannon exploded as it was passing the fort on the USS Princeton in 1844.
During the outbreak of the Civil War Isaac Toucey, the Secretary of the Navy ordered a detachment of United States Marines to garrison the fort. However, they were removed from the fort in May of 1856 by Gideon Welles, the Secretary of the Navy at that time.
The fort now serves as part of an extensive park that offers hiking paths and views of the Potomac River. It is popular with families and history buffs for outdoor recreation like fishing and picnicking.
Francis St. Holder likes living near the historic fort that once protected the capital and enjoys its scenic views offered today.
