Fort Germanna, Lieutenant Governor Alexander Spotswood, Orange County, Virginia

Fort Germanna – Governor Alexander Spotswood’s Settlement in Orange County, Virginia

Hamilton Historical Records

In 1714, Lieutenant Governor Alexander Spotswood established Fort Germanna in present day Orange County, Virginia. The name Germanna, which was selected by Governor Alexander Spotswood, reflected both the German immigrants who sailed across the Atlantic to Virginia and the British Queen, Anne, who was in power at the time of the first settlement at Germanna.

In present time, Fort Germanna has several historical structures including a visitors center.

Published by Hamilton Historical Records

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