Fort Christanna
Fort Christanna was one of the projects of Lt. Governor Alexander Spotswood, who was governor of the Virginia Colony 1710–1722. When Fort Christanna opened in 1714, Capt.
- Type: Locality
- Description: early 18th-century fort in colonial Brunswick County, Virginia
- Also known as: “Fort Christ-Anna”
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Ezell and Wesson.
Ezell
Hamlet
Ezell is an unincorporated community located in Brunswick County, in the U.S. state of Virginia. Ezell is situated 1½ miles southeast of Fort Christanna.
Wesson
Locality
Wesson is an unincorporated community located in Brunswick County, in the U.S. state of Virginia. Wesson is situated 3 miles north of Fort Christanna.
Lawrenceville
Town
Lawrenceville is a town in Brunswick County, Virginia, United States. Lawrenceville is situated 3½ miles northeast of Fort Christanna.
Fort Christanna
- Categories: archaeological site and historic district
- Location: Brunswick, Virginia, South, United States, North America
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Latitude
36.71348° or 36° 42′ 49″ north
Longitude
-77.87055° or 77° 52′ 14″ west
Elevation
223 feet (68 metres)
Open location code
8784P47H+9Q
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
place=locality
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In Other Languages
“Fort Christanna” goes by many names.
- German: “Fort Christanna”
Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Lawrenceville Hills and Diamond Grove.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Fort Hill and Ruffin Cemetery.
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