Fort Orange, Archaeological site and former fort in Albany, United States
Fort Orange consisted of a four-pointed structure with timber walls, multiple buildings, and a courthouse measuring approximately fifty meters in interior dimensions.
The West India Company established Fort Orange in 1624 as their first permanent Dutch settlement in New Netherland, replacing the flood-prone Fort Nassau.
The fort served as a center for trade between Dutch settlers and Native American tribes, leading to the development of the future city of Albany.
The archaeological site contains artifacts from the 17th century, including tobacco pipes and domestic objects that reveal details about colonial life.
The fort underwent several name changes, from Fort Orange to Fort Albany under English rule, then briefly to Fort Nassau during Dutch reconquest.
Location: Albany
GPS coordinates: 42.64490,-73.74982
Latest update: November 5, 2025 22:33
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