| 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. |
