Castries, Saint Lucia — Caribbean Region (Lesser Antilles)
Charles Eugene Gabriel de la Croix, Marquis de Castries
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 1, 2018
1. Charles Eugene Gabriel de la Croix, Marquis de Castries Marker
de la Croix
Marquis de Castries
1727-1800
Distinguished Minister for
the French Navy and
Colonies (1780-1787) after whom
the City of Castries is named.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical date for this entry is February 25, 1727.
Location. 14° 0.726′ N, 60° 59.219′ W. Marker is in Castries. It is on Darling Road just north of Jeremie Street, on the right when traveling north. The marker and bust are roughly in the middle of the Carlos V Gardens of Castries. Touch for map. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is one of the Lesser Antilles on the Caribbean Sea, on in the Atlantic Ocean, in North America, in the Western Hemisphere, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Free French World War II Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Holy Trinity Anglican Church Foundation Stone (within shouting distance of this marker); Simon Bolivar (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Jean Baptiste Bideau
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Also see . . . Charles Eugθne Gabriel de La Croix. (Submitted on September 3, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.)
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 1, 2018
2. Charles Eugene Gabriel de la Croix, Marquis de Castries Marker
Towards the right is the Free French World War II Memorial.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 1, 2018
3. Charles Eugene Gabriel de la Croix, Marquis de Castries
The bust is inscribed "Marechal Castries" (Marshal Castries).
Credits. This page was last revised on August 21, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 3, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 573 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 3, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
