A Guide to the Archeological Investigation of Fort C. F. Smith, 1987
A Collection in Arlington Public Library, Center for Local History
Collection number RG 1
Arlington Public Library, Center for Local History
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Heather Crocetto
Administrative Information
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Use Restrictions
There are no restrictions.
Preferred Citation
Archeological Investigation of Fort C. F. Smith, Collection # RG 1, Arlington Public Library, Center for Local History
Acquisition Information
Donated by the Arlington County Community Improvement Division of the Department of Community Planning, Housing and Development in August 1989.
Historical Information
Fort C. F. Smith was an important part of the Civil War defenses for the City of Washington. It stood on a bluff overlooking the Potomac River near the Aqueduct Bridge on the road to Chain Bridge. Its purpose was to cut off hostile advances up the Potomac River, and was considered to be an excellent example of a semi-permanent field fort.
Scope and Content
RG 1, Archeological Investigation of Fort C. F. Smith, consists of one notebook containing the report by Engineering Science, Inc., to Arlington County, Division of Community Improvement, dated July 1987, and measures .5 linear feet. The study was conducted in cooperation with the Arlington County Historical Affairs and Landmark Review Board and the Arlington County Community Improvement Division. This investigation was undertaken to locate and identify any archeological artifacts, both prehistoric and historic, east of the fort on land which was to be developed.
Arrangement
RG 1 consists of one notebook containing the narrative description of the investigation, a complete list of artifacts, photographs of some of the artifacts, a few maps and a small section describing the claim of the Jewell family for compensation for personal property after the end of the Civil War.
Index Terms
- Arlington (Va.)
- Arlington County (Va.)
- Excavations (Archaeology) -- Virginia -- Arlington County.
- Parks -- Virginia
Subjects:
Significant Places Associated With the Collection
- Arlington (Va.)
- Arlington County (Va.)
Contents List
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R01-3812: Stoneware Ointment Pot
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R01-3813: Porcelain Doll
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R01-3814: Clasp Knife
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R01-3815: Liquor Bottle Fragments
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R01-3816 to 3817: Minié Balls, Pistol Bullets and Lead Shot
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R01-3818 to 3819: VArious Button Fragments, Backings, Two Military Buttons (U.S. Army Issue), Copper Firing Cap
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R01-3820: Shell-Edged Whiteware
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R01-3821: Silver Ornamental Strapping, Copper Stick Pin
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R01-3822: Copper Stick Pin
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R01-3823: Military Buttons (U.S. Army Issue), Glass Button
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R01-3824: Ironstone Vase Fragment
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R01-3825: Kaolin Pipe Stem Fragments with Scottish Maker's Marks
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R01-3826 to 3827: Quartz and Quartzite Flakes
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R01-3823: Silver Ornamental Strapping, Copper Casing Ornaments
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R01-3829: Copper Casing Ornaments