[13] The architecture includes both 19th century clapboard buildings and newer, two-story, monotone concrete structures.

[4] Fagatogo is recognized in American Samoa as having played the paramount role in the territory's political history.

At the beginning of the 20th century, most mangrove trees had been removed in order to make room for a new wharf and coaling station constructed by the U.S.

In 1889, Rear Admiral L.A. Kimberly USN visited Tutuila and selected a site for a future U.S. naval station.

The construction of the wooden-floored steel dock, storehouse and manager's dwelling did not commerce for another ten years.

Naval Station occupation began by the signing of the Deed of Cession by the High Chiefs on Tutuila- and Aunu'u Islands and the raising of the United States Flag on April 17 in 1900.

By the end of the navy administration period in 1951, the Naval Station occupied 216 acres (87 ha) and was made up of 105 structures.

This structure was replaced by the present-day larger customhouse in 1920, which is located along the waterfront to the southwest of the station dock, known as Navy Building No.

As with other Naval Station buildings of this period, it was made of locally manufactured concrete blocks molded to imitate rough-cut stone.

Until the introduction of the commercial air transportation in 1959, the Customhouse operated as the point-of-entry for all visitors to American Samoa.

[6]: 4 The front portion of the present-day Jean P. Haydon Museum was originally the Commissary Store, known as Navy Building No.

A new post office was constructed across the William McKinley Memorial Highway in 1971, and the former commissary and garage were consequently converted into a museum, named after the wife of Governor John Morse Haydon.

[6]: 6–7 Present-day Department of Public Safety, which sits across from the malae, is a two-story white structure with an arched Mission Revival-style first-floor veranda.

Although it remains unknown when the jail originally was built, it was in existence by 1917 when the United States went to war with Germany.

[6]: 7 and 10 Immediately west of the Samoan Jail facing the parade ground is the old Bake Shop, known as Navy Building No.

Further down the main street on the bayside is the Maota Fono complex, now the home of the American Samoa Legislature.

[6]: 10 and 12 Between present-day Scanlan's Inn and T&K General Merchandise is a cement path that leads up to the Catholic Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph the Worker.

When the structure was restored in 1998 at the cost of $1.2 million, much work was done to replicate the original exterior design and color scheme of the building.

Also, immigrants from places such as Western Samoa, the Philippines, Tonga, Fiji, South Korea, Europe, China, and mainland United States are residents of Fagatogo.

[18]: 21  Congregational Church of Jesus in Samoa (CCJS) Fagatogo is the most developed village on Tutuila Island and the center of trade.

Most of the village's original families carry on with traditional ways and depend on land and sea for daily needs.

Others are employed with the Government of American Samoa or have positions within the legislature, executive or judicial branches.

Homes are located on hills and mountain slopes where the land is fertile and ideal for planting fruit trees and vegetables.

Fagatogo is a regular competitor in the yearly Fautasi Race, held during the Flag Day celebrations and Moso'oi Festival.

Female residents established the Fagatogo Teine o le Malaeoletalu cricket team.