Historical Profile: Fort Christian


In 1666, the island of St. Thomas was settled by a group of Danish explorers.  Between 1672-1680, Fort Christian was built in Charlotte Amalie - the capital city of the U.S. Virgin Islands.  The fort was named after King Christian V of Denmark.  Governor Jorgen Iversen was the architect of the fort.  In 1977, the fort was designated a National Historic Landmark.  Fort Christian is the oldest structure in the U.S. Virgin Islands.



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Fort Christian - Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas U.S.V.I.

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