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Fort Christian
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View from the north
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| Location: | Charlotte Amalie, United States Virgin Islands |
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| Built: | 1680 |
| Architect: | Governor Jørgen Iversen |
| Architectural style: | No Style Listed |
| Governing body: | Local |
| NRHP Reference#: | 77001329[1] |
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| Added to NRHP: | May 5, 1977 |
| Designated NHL: | May 5, 1977[2] |
Fort Christian is a Danish-built fort in Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. It was constructed by the Danish government in the 17th century who occupied the small Caribbean island. As the oldest standing structure in the U.S. Virgin Islands, this fort has served as a town center, a government building, and a jail. It currently holds the St. Thomas Museum. This museum holds artifacts and art of the Danish period.
It was designated a U.S. National Historic Landmark in 1977.[2]
As of April 2007 the fort is under renovation. The renovations had not been completed as of December, 2010.
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