National Register of Historic Places

Ft. Frederik of US Virgin Islands

Ft. Frederik of US Virgin Islands is a historic place in Frederiksted, St. Croix County, U.S. Virgin Islands, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on September 25, 1997, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 97001269.

Frederiksted, St. Croix County, U.S. Virgin IslandsListed September 25, 1997NRIS #97001269★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Ft. Frederik of US Virgin Islands?

Fort Frederik, also known as Frederiksfort, is a U.S. National Historic Landmark in Frederiksted, United States Virgin Islands. It was built between 1752 and 1760 by Denmark-Norway to defend the economic interests of the natural deep water port of Frederiksted and to ward off pirates. It has red and white painted walls, making it quite different to the yellow and white of Fort Christiansværn on the other side of the island. It is located at the north end of Frederiksted, in St. Croix, south of the junction of Mahogany Road and VI 631. It should not be confused with Frederiks Fort, Fortberg Hill, on St. John, which is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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Listing details

Name
Ft. Frederik of US Virgin Islands
City
Frederiksted
County
St. Croix County
Listed on the National Register
September 25, 1997
NRIS reference number
97001269
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
17.71544, -64.88331
When was Ft. Frederik of US Virgin Islands listed on the National Register?

Ft. Frederik of US Virgin Islands was added to the National Register of Historic Places on September 25, 1997.

Where is Ft. Frederik of US Virgin Islands located?

Ft. Frederik of US Virgin Islands is located in Frederiksted, St. Croix County, U.S. Virgin Islands at approximately 17.71544, -64.88331. See the map above.

Is Ft. Frederik of US Virgin Islands a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Ft. Frederik of US Virgin Islands is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.