Fort Monroe (in Fort Monroe National Monument) in Hampton, Virginia, was built in 1834.

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Fort Monroe in Hampton Roads, Virginia, was built in 1834. This is the largest stone fort ever built in the United State. One of the engineers who worked on the building of the fort was Robert E. Lee.

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Location: Fort Monroe National Monument, Hampton, Virginia, USA
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