Fort Crafford

Fort Crafford is an archaeological site in Newport News containing the remains of military fortifications and artifacts from different periods of coastal defense. The location preserves traces of defensive structures that reveal how people protected this area over time.

Fort Crafford was built as part of a network of defensive structures along the Virginia coast to protect against maritime threats. The site reflects military strategies from different periods of American coastal defense history.

Fort Crafford represents the military engineering practices and defense strategies employed during different periods of American coastal protection methods.

The site can be visited but may be difficult to access and might require advance arrangements or guided tours. Historical records and databases contain detailed information about the registered remains and their documented significance.

Fort Crafford maintains its original positioning at coordinates 37.1283, -76.6181, offering insights into historical military architecture and defense technology.

Location: Newport News

GPS coordinates: 37.12830,-76.61810

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:08