The New International Encyclopædia/Washington Barracks

WASHINGTON BARRACKS (D. C.). A United States military post, established in 1797 as Washington Arsenal. The reservation, which includes 69 acres, is situated on Greenleaf's Point in the city of Washington, which is the post-office and telegraph station. It was changed from an arsenal to an artillery-post in 1881, and quarters for 25 officers and 400 men and stables for 150 horses were provided. It has been the headquarters of the War College, of the School of Submarine Mining, and of Engineers since 1900.