Fort William
Fort William was a fort in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Built in 1698 to protect English interests on Newfoundland, primarily against French opposition, it was the original headquarters of the British garrison in Newfoundland.- Quarter with 1,610 residents
- …lies at an elevation of 36 metres (118 feet)
- …is also known as “Fort William, Newfoundland”
- Description: former fort in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Places of Interest
Highlights include King George V Park and St. Thomas’ Anglican Church.
Government House
Public building
Photo: Jcmurphy, Public domain.Places in the Area
Nearby places include St. John’s and Pleasantville.
Fort William
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Latitude
47.57363° or 47° 34′ 25″ north
Longitude
-52.70047° or 52° 42′ 2″ west
Open location code
88V9H7FX+FR
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place=quarter
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In Other Languages
From Egyptian Arabic to French—“Fort William” goes by many names.
- Egyptian Arabic: “حصن ويليام”
- French: “fort William”
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Localities in the Area
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Fort William and Commissariat House.
Newfoundland and Labrador: Highlights
Notable places include St. John’s and Gros Morne National Park.
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