Battleground Cemetery Memorials & Markers near Fort Stevens in Washington, D.C.

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The Battleground Cemetery Memorials near Fort Stevens in Washington, D.C. honor Union soldiers who fought in the 1864 battle defending the capital during the Civil War. Key monuments commemorate the 25th New York Volunteer Cavalry, 122nd New York Volunteers, 98th Pennsylvania Volunteers, and the 150th Ohio National Guard. These memorials feature statues, obelisks, and engraved plaques listing names and battles. Located near 1825 Georgia Ave NW, they provide historical insight into the only Civil War battle fought in Washington, D.C.