Basseterre in Saint George Basseterre Parish, Saint Kitts, Saint Kitts and Nevis — Caribbean Region of the Americas (Lesser Antilles in the West Indies)
Independence Square
Photographed By J. J. Prats, December 3, 2017
1. Independence Square Marker
• Independence Square, formerly Pall Mall Square, was renamed on the 19th September 1983 to commemorate the independence of St. Christopher and Nevis.
• The stone fountain in the center was erected to commemorate the introduction of pipe-borne water from Olivees into Basseterre in the 19th century.
•La fontaine en pierre du centre a été érigée pour commémorer l’introduction de l’eau conduite par les tuyaux d’Olivees à Basseterre au 19ème siècle.
•La fuente de piedra en el centro fue erigida para conmemorar el suministro de agua corriente de las montañas Olivees hasta Basseterre en el siglo XIX.
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• Der Platz wurde von den versklavten Menschen als Marktplatz genutzt, um ihre Waren zu verkaufen.
• Der Steinbrunnen in der Mitte wurde errichtet, um die Einführung von Rohrleitungswasser von Olivees in Basseterre im 19. Jahrhundert zu gedenken.
Erected by St. Kitts.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Landmarks • Notable Places.
Location. 17° 17.791′ N, 62° 43.312′ W. Marker is in Basseterre, Saint Kitts, in Saint George Basseterre Parish. Marker is at the intersection of North Independence Street and East Independence Street, on the right when traveling north on North Independence Street. Touch for map. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 7 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Co Cathedral of Immaculate Conception (a few steps from this marker); The Judicial and Legal Complex (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Independence Square (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Independence Square (about 90 meters away); a different marker also named Independence Square (about 90 meters away); a different
Photographed By J. J. Prats, December 3, 2017
2. Independence Square Marker
More about this marker. This is one of four identical interpretive panels that are located on the four corners of the square.
The German text has a third paragraph that the other languages do not have. The missing paragraph is the second of the three, and it translates to “• The square was used as a marketplace by enslaved people to to sell their goods.”
Photographed By J. J. Prats, December 3, 2017
3. Independence Square, Basseterre, Saint Kitts
Credits. This page was last revised on November 6, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 5, 2022, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 60 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 5, 2022, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
