Fort Charles
Fort Charles was built between 1650 and 1660, the first fort constructed in Port Royal, Jamaica.
- Type: Fort
- Description: historic military fort at Port Royal, Jamaica built c1655
- Also known as: “Fort Charles (Jamaica)”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights: 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. Lazaretto Cairn Lighthouse is situated 3½ km west of Fort Charles.
Fort Augusta Adult Correctional Centre
Prison
Fort Augusta is a fortification in the parish of St Catherine, Jamaica. Fort Augusta Adult Correctional Centre is situated 3½ km north of Fort Charles.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Port Royal and Portmore.
Tivoli Gardens
Neighborhood
Tivoli Gardens is a neighbourhood in Kingston, Jamaica. Tivoli Gardens is situated 6 km northeast of Fort Charles.
Fort Charles
- Categories: tourist attraction and tourism
- Location: Port Royal, Kingston, Jamaica, Caribbean, North America
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Latitude
17.93504° or 17° 56′ 6″ north
Longitude
-76.84254° or 76° 50′ 33″ west
Elevation
4 metres (13 feet)
Open location code
7795W5P4+2X
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In Other Languages
“Fort Charles” goes by many names.
- Japanese: “チャールズ要塞”
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Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Port Henderson and West Bay.
Nearby Places
Places to explore: Chevannes Beacon and Harbour Shoal Beacon.
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Worth a closer look: Kingston and Montego Bay.
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