Derek Walcott Square - Castries, Saint Lucia - Municipal Parks and Plazas on Waymarking.com

The square was previously named Place d'Armes and Promenade Square. It was named Columbus Square in 1892. In 1993, it was named Derek Walcott Square after Nobel laureate Derek Walcott.

The park features a central fountain, a gazebo, a World War I and II Veteran's Memorial and the busts of Saint Lucia's two Nobel laureates: Sir Arthur Lewis and Hon. Derek Alton Walcott.

The square is bounded by Bourbon, Brazil, Laborie and Micoud Streets. The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and the Castries Central Library are located at the square.

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Name: Derek Walcott Square Street Location: Micoud Street Local Municipality: Castries State/Province, etc.: Saint Lucia Country: Saint Lucia Web Site: [Web Link] Memorial/Commemoration: The two World Wars veterans and Saint Lucia's two Nobel laureates. Monuments/Statues: World Wars Memorial - Busts of Sir Arthur Lewis and Hon. Derek Alton Walcott Art (murals/sculpture, etc.): Figurines at the east and west entrances to the park Fountains: Yes Ponds/Lakes/Streams/Rivers/Beach: No Traditional Geocaches: No Date Established: Not listed Picnic Facilities: Not listed Recreational Facilities: Not listed Special Events: Not listed

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