Originally named Washington Arsenal, the fort has been an army post for more than 200 years, third in length of service, after the United States Military Academy at West Point and the Carlisle Barracks.
Mulanya dinamai Washington Arsenal, benteng tersebut dijadikan pos tentara selama lebih dari 200 tahun, ketiga dalam jangka pelayanan, setelah United States Military Academy di West Point dan Barak-Barak Carlisle.