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Fort Zoutman is a military fortification at Oranjestad, Aruba. Built in 1798 by the Dutch army, it is the oldest structure on the island of Aruba. The Willem III Tower was added to the west side of the fort in 1868. The fort and tower were restored and re-opened in 1983 as the Historical Museum of Aruba.

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  • Fort Zoutman
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  • Fort Zoutman is a military fortification at Oranjestad, Aruba. Built in 1798 by the Dutch army, it is the oldest structure on the island of Aruba. The Willem III Tower was added to the west side of the fort in 1868. The fort and tower were restored and re-opened in 1983 as the Historical Museum of Aruba.
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Built
  • 1796(xsd:integer)
  • 1866(xsd:integer)
map caption
  • Location within Aruba
map size
  • 180(xsd:integer)
open to public
  • Yes
Name
  • Fort Zoutman
Type
Caption
  • Willem III Tower at the west entrance of Fort Zoutman.
Battles
  • Repelled a British attack in 1799
Condition
  • Restored tourist attraction and museum
Ownership
  • Aruba
Latitude
  • 12(xsd:double)
map type
  • Aruba
Longitude
  • -70(xsd:double)
controlledby
  • Fundacion Museo Arubano
Builder
  • J.H. Ferguson, lieutenant governor
  • Johan Rudolf Lauffer, acting governor
Materials
  • Stone, concrete
Location
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  • Fort Zoutman is a military fortification at Oranjestad, Aruba. Built in 1798 by the Dutch army, it is the oldest structure on the island of Aruba. The Willem III Tower was added to the west side of the fort in 1868. The fort and tower were restored and re-opened in 1983 as the Historical Museum of Aruba.
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