Fort Charles
Fort Charles was built between 1650 and 1660, the first fort constructed in Port Royal, Jamaica.
- Fort
- …is also known as “Fort Charles (Jamaica)”
- Description: historic military fort at Port Royal, Jamaica built c1655
Places of Interest Nearby
Discover Lazaretto Cairn Lighthouse and Fort Augusta Adult Correctional Centre.
Lazaretto Cairn Lighthouse
Lighthouse
Lazaretto Cairn Lighthouse guides vessels westward on their approach to Kingston Harbour.
3½ km west of Fort Charles
Fort Augusta Adult Correctional Centre
Prison
Fort Augusta is a fortification in the parish of St Catherine, Jamaica.
3½ km north of Fort Charles
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Port Royal and Portmore.
Port Royal
Port Royal is a small town located at the end of the…
Fort Charles
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Latitude
17.93504° or 17° 56′ 6″ north
Longitude
-76.84254° or 76° 50′ 33″ west
Open location code
7795W5P4+2X
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In Other Languages
“Fort Charles” goes by many names.
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