Christiansted NHS-Christiansted, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands
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Don.Morfe
N 17° 44.814 W 064° 42.132
20Q E 319523 N 1963001
No place in the Caribbean still demonstrates the architectural, economic, and political influence of Europe like Christiansted National Historic Site located in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands.
Waymark Code: WM11W0R
Location: US Virgin Islands
Date Posted: 12/25/2019
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Gem of the Caribbean
No place in the Caribbean still demonstrates the architectural, economic, and political influence of Europe like Christiansted National Historic Site. Come wander through 18th century buildings in one the Caribbean's few urban parks. It is a unique experience that you will never forget.
Christiansvaern fort played a vital role in Christiansted’s international trade. Built at harbor’s edge to protect commercial shipping from pirates and privateers, the fort embodied colonists’ fears as well as economic strength. Here were quartered Danish troops whose primary duty was internal security…to safeguard the island against slave insurrections.
Completed in 1749, the fort was named Christiansvaern (“Christian’s Defense”) in honor of King Christian VI of Denmark-Norway. This masonry fort replaced an earlier earthwork fortification destroyed by hurricane in 1738.
State/States the Park is located...: U.S. Virgin Islands
Park Designation: Historic Park/Site
Website From the National Parks Service Page of this Waymark...: [Web Link]
Are pictures included?: yes
Times the Visitors Center (or Park) is Open....: Not listed
Months the Visitors Center/Park is open...: Not listed
SECONDARY website.: Not listed
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