Fort Young (Dominica)
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This article is about a historic military fort. For the hotel, see Fort Young Hotel.
Fort Young was a major military installation on the Caribbean island of Dominica. It was built by the British in 1770.[1] The fort was named for William Young, the island's first British governor.[1] Today, only ruins remain of the fort, and the site is the location of the Fort Young Hotel.[1][2]
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Fort Young | |
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Roseau, Dominica | |
Coordinates | 15.29647°N 61.38624°W / 15.29647; -61.38624 |
Type | Fortification |
Site information | |
Condition | Ruins |
Site history | |
Built | 1770 |
In use | No |
Materials | Stone |
Battles/wars | 1778 Invasion of Dominica (American Revolutionary War) |
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