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Ft. Washington
Prince George's County, Maryland
Quick Facts:
- Zip Code: 20744
- Population: 23845
- Avg. Household Income: 81177
- Avg. Commute Time: 41.0 min
- Sales Taxes: 5%
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Description
Fort Washington is a 13.6 square mile town located south of Washington DC along the east coast of the Potomac River. Although the area is not incorporated, Fort Washington is defined as a census designated place by the US Census Bureau. To the west of the town is the 341 acre Fort Washington Park, which harbors the historic Fort Washington overlooking the Potomac River. The fort, completed in 1809, served as a part of the Harbor Defenses of Washington DC.
However, during the British-American War, the fort was destroyed by its own garrison to prevent the British from capturing it. The fort was later rebuilt in 1824 and remodeled by the 1840s. The fort stayed in use up until 1946, through World War II. Today, visitors can go to the park to view exhibits and artillery demonstrations as well as hike, camp, bike and fish.
County Description
Formed in 1696, Prince George's County is a suburban county that spans 487 square miles and lies just 37 miles south of Baltimore. The county was named after Prince George of Denmark, and was created from parts of Charles and Calvert Counties.
Prince George's County has many apartment communities available, which are convenient to both higher education and major employment opportunities. Nearby colleges include Bowie State University, Capitol College, Prince George's Community College, Strayer University, and the University of Maryland (UMD). Employment can be found in both the transportation and trade sectors, and the area has a large number of technological firms. Washington DC is just minutes away too, which makes Prince George's County a convenient location to live if you work in DC.
Major points of interest include the Washington Redskins' FedEx Field, BET Sound Stage, Andrews Air Force Base, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center and the USDA Research Center. Recreational areas range from several shopping town centers to acres of parklands.