Cockburn Town in Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Islands, British Overseas Territories — North Atlantic Ocean
Crofton Coverley House
Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2011
1. Crofton Coverley House Marker
Inscription.
Crofton Coverley House. . Mr. William Burton Astwood built this house in the 1870, yet he never lived in it himself. Currently it is occupied by his grandson, Mr.XXXX Crofton, who is the island's oldest citizen at the age of 91. Mr. Crofton has lived there all his married life. The name Astwood, like Coverley, Hawkins and Grant, is an old Grand Turk family name of a one-time salt merchant and proprietor. Mr. Astwood was the foremost importer and seller of liquor of his day. This property was acquired by Mr. Crofton's father who was the local money-lender of the day. From here he sold various hardware items such as paint, nails, iron rods and even boats.
Mr. William Burton Astwood built this house in the 1870, yet he never lived in it himself. Currently it is occupied by his grandson, Mr.XXXX Crofton, who is the island's oldest citizen at the age of 91. Mr. Crofton has lived there all his married life. The name Astwood, like Coverley, Hawkins and Grant, is an old Grand Turk family name of a one-time salt merchant and proprietor. Mr. Astwood was the foremost importer and seller of liquor of his day. This property was acquired by Mr. Crofton's father who was the local money-lender of the day. From here he sold various hardware items such as paint, nails, iron rods and even boats. (Marker Number 20.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1870.
Location. 21° 28.22′ N, 71° 8.831′ W. Marker is in Cockburn Town, Turks and Caicos Islands, in Grand Turk. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cockburn Town, Turks and Caicos Islands TKCA 1ZZ, British Overseas Territories. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Grant Building (here, next to this marker); Timco (a few steps from this marker); Todds (within shouting distance of this marker); Free Mason's Lodge (within shouting distance of this marker); Sunnyside (within shouting distance of
2. Crofton Coverley House and Marker, along Front Street
Photographed By Mike Stroud, February 11, 2011
3. Crofton Coverley House with Marker, seen under right window
Credits. This page was last revised on January 25, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 15, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,336 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on February 15, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.
