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Skytsborg

Skytsborg is a historic place in Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas County, U.S. Virgin Islands, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on December 20, 1991, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 91001844.

Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas County, U.S. Virgin IslandsListed December 20, 1991NRIS #91001844★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Skytsborg?

Blackbeard's Castle is one of five National Historic Landmarks in the U.S. Virgin Islands. It is located in the city of Charlotte Amalie, on the island of St. Thomas. Erected in 1679 by the Danes as a watchtower to protect the harbor as well as Fort Christian, Blackbeard's Castle was originally called Skytsborg. It is located at the highest point of Government Hill. Skytsborg served as a very effective vantage point for Danish soldiers to spot enemy ships. Fort Christian is at sea level, thus making it ideal for thwarting attackers with cannon fire; however, the fort itself did not provide an ideal view of incoming ships entering the harbor.

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The record

Listing details

Name
Skytsborg
City
Charlotte Amalie
County
St. Thomas County
State
U.S. Virgin Islands
Listed on the National Register
December 20, 1991
NRIS reference number
91001844
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
18.34379, -64.92964
When was Skytsborg listed on the National Register?

Skytsborg was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 20, 1991.

Where is Skytsborg located?

Skytsborg is located in Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas County, U.S. Virgin Islands at approximately 18.34379, -64.92964. See the map above.

Is Skytsborg a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Skytsborg is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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