| Fort Lesley J. McNair | |
|---|---|
| Part of Joint Base Myer–Henderson Hall | |
| Buzzard Point, Washington, D.C. | |
 Fort McNair peninsula from the air | |
  Fort Lesley J. McNair | |
| Coordinates | 38°52′01″N 77°00′58″W / 38.867°N 77.016°W |
| Type | Military base |
| Site information | |
| Controlled by | United States Army |
| Open to the public | No |
| Website | home.army.mil/jbmhh |
| Site history | |
| Architect | Pierre Charles L'Enfant |
| In use | 1791–present |
| Fate | Incorporated into Joint Base Myer–Henderson Hall |
| Garrison information | |
| Garrison | Military District of Washington |
| Occupants | |
Fort Lesley J. McNair, also historically known as the Washington Arsenal, is a United States Army post located on the tip of Buzzard Point, the peninsula that lies at the confluence of the Potomac River and the Anacostia River in Washington, D.C. To the peninsula's west is the Washington Channel, while the Anacostia River is on its south side. The fort has been an army post for more than 200 years,[1] third in length of service, after the United States Military Academy at West Point and the Carlisle Barracks. The fort is named for General Lesley James McNair, who was killed in action by friendly fire in Normandy, France during World War II.
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One or more of the preceding sentences incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain: "Fort McNair History". US Army. Archived from the original on October 6, 2017.
