Gregory Arch - Nassau, Bahamas
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neoc1
N 25° 04.526 W 077° 20.621
18R E 263601 N 2775350
Gregory Arch is located on E. Hill Street as it crosses Market Street in Nassau.
Waymark Code: WMKD8H
Location: Bahamas
Date Posted: 03/24/2014
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Gregory Arch is named in honor of John Gregory who was the Royal Governor from 1849 to 1854. This historic landmark was built in 1852 and separates downtown Nassau from the Over-the-Hill neighborhood of Grant's Town and Bain Town where most of Nassau's population lives.
The 20' high arch is carved out of the coral limestone that underlies much of the island. E. Hill Street is on top of the arch while Market Street passes underneath.
The stamp was issued by Bahamas in 1998 as part of a block of four stamps and a souvenir sheet, depicting various sights, issued to commemorate the 25th anniversary of independence.
Stamp Issuing Country: Bahamas
Date of Issue: July 10, 1998
Denomination: 70 cents
Color: multicolor
Stamp Type: Single Stamp
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