George Town is a historical neighbourhood of Fort Saint George in Chennai. Also known as Black Town during the colonial period, the settlement was formed after the English constructed the Fort and it was the first settlement of the city of Madras. The name 'Black Town' was renamed as George Town in 1911 in honour of King George V when he was crowned as the Emperor of India. George Town is located along the shores of the Bay of Bengal, marking the beginning of Northern Chennai. The neighbourhood covers a staggering area of about 850 acres. #besurprised #Historytoday #Chennai #Madras #History #GeorgeTown
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