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Fort Frederick State Park, Big Pool, MD

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Fort Frederick State Park

Stone fort from the French and Indian War, restored to its 1758 appearance, on the Potomac River in Washington County.

11100 Fort Frederick Road, Big Pool, MD 21711 · Big Pool, MD

About Fort Frederick State Park

Fort Frederick sits on the Potomac River and anchors a 585-acre state park in Washington County. Built in 1756, it is described as the only stone fort a British colony built during the French and Indian War. Its stone wall and two barracks have been restored to how they looked in 1758. The site has also served in later conflicts, including use as a prison for British soldiers during the American Revolution and as a guard post for the C&O Canal during the Civil War. Visitors can explore exhibits in the visitor center, fort barracks, and a Civilian Conservation Corps museum. Costumed staff demonstrate daily life during the French and Indian War on set weekends and during summer. The park also offers a boat launch, canoeing, campsites, hiking trails, and a picnic pavilion with a playground.

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