Fort Christina
Wilmington, Delaware • New Castle County
Wilmington, Delaware • New Castle County
Fort Christina was the site of the first Swedish settlement in North America, established in 1638. It was a fortified trading post and settlement that served as the capital of New Sweden. The original fort is no longer standing, but the site is marked by a monument.
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