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George Town
George Town, Chennai, India Phone: Not AvailableAbout
George Town is a historical neighbourhood of Fort Saint George in Chennai (formerly Madras) and It also known as Black Town. Georgetown is a fascinating and colourful place to wander around exploring the small side-streets full of traditional shops and old houses. This area became base for development and construction activities as the city grew, meeting the needs of people for their livelihood and rulers' administrative comforts. With the construction of one of India's major port, the region became an important naval base for the British.It is home various government-run colleges and institutions.
