Hampton, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Fort Monroe
Photographed by Evan Dwyer, April 21, 2026
1. Fort Monroe Marker
Has been designated a
Registered National Historic Landmark
Under the provisions of the
Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935
this site possesses exceptional value
in commemorating and illustrating
the history of the United States
U.S. Department of the Interior
National Park Service
1961
Erected 1961 by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles.
Location. 37° 0.242′ N, 76° 18.571′ W. Marker is in Hampton, Virginia. It is on Ruckman Road east of Ingalls Road, on the left when traveling east. Marker is on the exterior of the Fort Monroe Main Gate where the pedestrian pathway from Bernard Road exits Building 48 onto the Ruckman Road vehicle bridge. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 48 Bernard Road, Fort Monroe VA 23651, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on the Peninsula and in Coastal Virginia. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, and in the Tidewater. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: In Memoriam (here, next to this marker); Stockade and Guardhouse (a few steps from this marker); Freedoms Fortress (within shouting distance of this marker); Escape To Freedom
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Photographed by Evan Dwyer, April 21, 2026
2. Building 48
The 1823 Main Gate, viewed from Ruckman Road. The National Historic Landmark tablet is on the wall just left of the leftmost traffic light.
Photographed by Evan Dwyer, April 21, 2026
3. Building 48
View of the Main Gate from the head of the Ruckman Road bridge.
Photographed by Evan Dwyer, April 21, 2026
4. Fort Monroe
View of the Fort's Southwest Bastion and West Front, seen from the observation deck of the Fort Monroe Visitor and Education Center. The pedestrian bridge from the visitor center is in the foreground. Building 48 - the Main Gate - is at far left at the end of the Ruckman Road bridge.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 15, 2026, by Evan Dwyer of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 15, 2026, by Evan Dwyer of Richmond, Virginia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
