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

Plaza de la Independencia

Photographed by J. J. Prats, December 3, 2017

1. Independence Square Historical Marker

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Created as a place of relaxation in the 1730’s, Pall Mall Square became a marketplace where enslaves Africans sold their wares on Sunday. Surrounding buildings held warehouses where slaves were sold. In 1792 a court house was built and the Square became the centre of administration. In 1983 it was renamed Independence Square.

Creada como un lugar de relajamiento en la década de los años 1730, la Plaza Pall Mall se hizo una plaza de mercado en donde los africanos escalviazados vendieron sus mercancías los domingos. Los edificios circundantes tenían almacenes donde se vendieron los esclavos. En el año 1792, se construyó una casa de tribunales y la Plaza se hizo el centro de administración. En el año 1983, la Plaza Pall Mall fue vuelta a nombrar la Plaza de la Independencia.

Créé pour être un espace de détente dans les années 1730, le Pall Mall Parc a évolué en lieu de marché domnincal fréquenté par les esclaves. Les bâtiments environnants étaient à l’origine des entrepôts où se négociaient les esclaves. En 1792, un palais de justice a été construit et le Parc est devenu centre edministratif.

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Il a été baptisé Independance Square en 1983.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Landmarks • Notable Places.

Location. 17° 17.79′ N, 62° 43.371′ W. Marker is in Basseterre, Saint Kitts, in Saint George Basseterre Parish. It is at the intersection of West Independence Street and North Independence Street, on the right when traveling north on West Independence Street. Touch for map. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is one of the Lesser Antilles

on the Caribbean Sea,

in 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 10 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: A different marker also named Independence Square (here, next to 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); Co Cathedral of Immaculate Conception (about 120 meters away); a different marker also named Independence Square (about 150 meters away); The Judicial and Legal Complex (about 150 meters away); The Berkley Memorial (about 150 meters away); Bell Tower (approx. 8.9 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Basseterre.

Two Different Independence Square Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, December 3, 2017

2. Two Different Independence Square Markers

Independence Square, Basseterre, Saint Kitts image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, December 3, 2017

3. Independence Square, Basseterre, Saint Kitts

Photographed by J. J. Prats, December 3, 2017

4. Independence Square, Basseterre, Saint Kitts

Credits. This page was last revised on November 6, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 6, 2022, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 190 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 6, 2022, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 2. submitted on November 5, 2022, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 3, 4. submitted on November 6, 2022, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.