Fort Ninigret, Colonial trading fort in Charlestown, US
Fort Ninigret stands on strategic grounds near the Atlantic coast, featuring preserved earthen banks and a commemorative boulder with historical inscriptions.
The fort, established in 1637, served as a military post and trading center between European settlers and Native American tribes during colonial times.
The site represents a meeting point where Narragansett and Niantic tribes conducted negotiations and commerce with Dutch and English colonial settlers.
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management maintains the fort grounds, which remain open for visitors interested in colonial architecture.
Archaeological excavations at Fort Ninigret have uncovered artifacts that document both European and Native American daily practices from the 1600s.
Location: Charlestown
Inception: 1637
GPS coordinates: 41.38111,-71.64833
Latest update: March 5, 2025 06:23
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