| Fort Sommelsdijk | |
|---|---|
| Part of Suriname | |
 Soldiers at Fort Sommelsdijk (1884) | |
  Fort Sommelsdijk | |
| Coordinates | 5°51′32″N 54°51′55″W / 5.8590°N 54.8653°W |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1686 |
| Built by | Society 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.[1]
- ^ "Fort Sommelsdijk op de samenvloeiing van Commewijnerivier / Cotticarivier". Surinamese National Archive (in Dutch). Archived from the original on 12 March 2009. Retrieved 17 January 2022.