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Tobago Landmarks and Tobago Monuments
(Tobago, Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, TT)



If you can manage to drag yourself away from the beaches of Tobago, you will find that a number of historical landmarks and quality sights are spread around the island. Many of these landmarks offer an insight into Tobago's military past and include several fortresses.

Fort King George is one of the oldest and most notable of all the historical landmarks on Tobago and stands within the capital of Scarborough, where it was constructed by the British more than 250 years ago. The Courland Monument is also worth finding and commemorates its very earliest settlers and also its links with Latvia.




Tobago Landmarks and Monuments: Fort King George
Address: Fort Street, Scarborough, Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago, TT
Tel: +1 868 675 7034
Although you are not actually able to enter Fort King George itself, the hilltop setting ensures than the town and ocean panoramas are quite stunning. Further highlights include a handicrafts shops, and the National Fine Arts Centre, the latter of which resides in the area once used as a military hospital.
Tobago landmark open: daily
Tobago landmark admission: free

Tobago Landmarks and Monuments: Fort Bennett
Address: Grafton Beach Road, Black Rock, Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago, TT
Fort Bennett is to be found in the Black Rock area of Tobago and close to Plymouth, where it has been an important lookout point since the end of the 18th century. The historic fortress was built to protect local ships collecting cargos of sugar from the bay and is known for its pretty pavilion, battery remains and beautifully landscaped Caribbean gardens.
Tobago landmark open: daily
Tobago landmark admission: free

Tobago Landmarks and Monuments: Fort James
Address: Great Courland Bay, Plymouth, Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago, TT
Built at the turn of the 19th century on the site of some already very established barracks, Fort James is another of Tobago's military landmarks. It is certainly worth coming to Fort James for the views across Great Courland Bay alone, which are quite awe-inspiring and certainly deserve a photograph.
Tobago landmark open: daily
Tobago landmark admission: free

Tobago Landmarks and Monuments: Fort Milford
Address: Old Storebay Road, Crown Point, Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago, TT
Standing on the southerly side of Tobago, and close to Crown Point International Airport, the ruins of Fort Milford offer just a suggestion of its former glory and dates as far back as the latter part of the 18th century. Little remains of the actual fortress, bar a few walls and some large cannons, although the views and gardens are rather impressive, and the tranquility very appealing if you seek peace and quiet.
Tobago landmark open: daily
Tobago landmark admission: free

Tobago Landmarks and Monuments: Courland Monument
Address: Great Courland Bay, Plymouth, Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago, TT
Tel: +1 868 675 7034
The Courland Monument is an important landmark in the Plymouth area of Tobago and is located close to Great Courland Bay. Named after the Duke of Courland and dedicated in 1978, the Courland Monument was erected on the site of the island's oldest town and fort. The pioneers who first settled here established an important community, which was based around its church.
Tobago landmark open: daily
Tobago landmark admission: free

 
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