Built in 1788 by Lord Dunmore, the fort was named after the wife of King George III, Queen Saharia Charlotte. The fort has a moat, dungeons, underground passageways, and 42 cannons, which have never been fired in an act of aggression.
Site typeMilitary
Coordinates25.0770, -77.3588
Difficulty · ModerateSome effort — hiking, navigating fences or rough terrain.
Hazard · YellowStandard caution — typical abandoned-structure risks: weak floors, debris, broken glass.
Light todaySunrise 06:45 · sunset 19:39 (local) — golden hour is the first and last hour of that window
Conditions today77–91°F · 2% precip chance · wind to 9 mph
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