Fort St. George

About this place

Historically famous as White Town, the fort has taken its name from St. George, believed to have had a significant influence in the region during that era and whose birthday coincides with the day of completion of the construction of the fort. The fort is considered the first establishment of the British in India. Initially erected as a trading post, it later served as the origin of the modern Indian Army. The fort holds great historical importance and is looked after by the Archaeological Survey of India. After Independence, the Archaeological Survey of India declared the fort a protected monument.