Fort Sommelsdijk

Fort Sommelsdijk
Part of Suriname
Soldiers at Fort Sommelsdijk (1884)
Location
Fort Sommelsdijk
Coordinates5°51′32″N 54°51′55″W / 5.8590°N 54.8653°W / 5.8590; -54.8653
Site history
Built1686 (1686)
Built bySociety of Suriname

Fort Sommelsdijk was a fort in Suriname built in 1686 at the confluence of the Commewijne and Cottica rivers. Later it was used as a mission post and hospital. In 1870, it lost its function and was only used a military outpost. In the 21st century, the fort was taken over by nature.