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 about 1,610 residents
- …lies at an elevation of around 40 metres (120 feet)
- …is also known as “Fort William, Newfoundland”
- Description: former fort in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Places of Interest
Discover King George V Park and St. Thomas’ Anglican Church.
King George V Park
Recreation area
King George V Park is a soccer-specific stadium…
Government House
Government House is the official residence of the…
Places in the Area
Nearby places include St. John’s and Pleasantville.
Churchill Park
Locality
The neighbourhood of Churchill Park…
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
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
place = quarter
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
From Egyptian Arabic to French—“Fort William” goes by many names.
حصن ويليامEgyptian Arabic
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Localities in the Area
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Notable Places Nearby
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Newfoundland and Labrador: Highlights
Learn more about St. John’s and Corner Brook.
