Fort Monroe

Fort Monroe in Harpers Weekly during the U.S. Civil War

Fort Monroe (1819-Active) -

Early History

The first fortification built on this site was Fort Algernourne built in 1609 by Captain John Smiths settlers. Other fortifications were built here during the colonial period but did not last. After the war of 1812 it was decided that a system of coastal defenses were needed and Fort Monroe was the first of those to be built.

Construction

Construction on Fort Monroe began in 1819 and was completed in 1834. It was named in honor of President James Monroe.

Current

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Location: Maps & Images Lat: 37.004129 Long: -76.307237 Multi Maps from ACME Maps from Bing Maps from Google Elevation:

Sources:

• Roberts, Robert B., Encyclopedia of Historic Forts: The Military, Pioneer, and Trading Posts of the United States, Macmillan, New York, 1988, 10th printing, ISBN 0-02-926880-X, page 815-818
• Lewis, Emanuel Raymond, Seacoast Fortifications of the United States: An Introductory History, Naval Institute Press, Annapolis MD, 7th printing, 1993, ISBN 1-55750-502-0, page 41-43

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