Fort St. George, India
Fort St. George (or historically, White Town) is a fortress at the coastal city of Chennai, India. Founded in 1639, it was the first English (later British) fortress in India. The construction of the fort provided the impetus for further settlements and trading activity, in what was originally an uninhabited land. Thus, it is a feasible contention to say that the city (formerly named Madras) evolved around the fortress. The fort currently houses the Tamil Nadu legislative assembly and other official buildings.
| Fort St. George | |
|---|---|
| Part of Tamil Nadu | |
| Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India | |
Fort St. George, the seat of Government of Tamil Nadu | |
Fort St. George | |
| Coordinates | 13.079722°N 80.286944°E |
| Type | Forts |
| Height | 45 m (148 ft) |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Indian Army |
| Controlled by | Government of Tamil Nadu |
| Condition | Good |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1639 |
| Built by | British East India Company |
| In use | Government of Tamil Nadu |
| Garrison information | |
| Occupants | Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly–Secretariat |
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