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Fort Monroe the Gibraltar of Hampton Roads
A detailed feature on Fort Monroe Virginia, longtime U.S. stronghold at Cape Comfort point. The fortress rising fifty feet above the water houses casemates, a large parade ground, extensive barracks and officers quarters, a prominent artillery school, and the famous Officers Club famed for hospitality and historic curios. The article notes its strategic coastal role, guard duties, and status as a major sightseer destination.
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