| Fort Monroe |
| Fort Monroe, which was once the Home of Headquarters TRADOC, is located in the city of Hampton, close to Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Yorktown, Newport News, and Williamsburg. Rich in history and beauty, it is one of the best family vacation areas in Virginia. Historic sites, unique museums, and countless miles of scenic waterways are here for your discovery. Not only are the base facilities outstanding, but we've also been blessed with an outstanding location. Fort Monroe is located at the tip of the Virginia Peninsula Fort Monroe was built between 1819 and 1834, but the history of fortifications on the site goes back much further. As early as 1608, Captain John Smith recognized the importance of building a fort at Point Comfort, as the English colonists called this land. In 1609 they built Fort Algernourne here, with the mission of protecting the approaches to the colony at Jamestown. Throughout the colonial period, there were other fortifications at this site, but none lasted very long. |
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