Kronprinsens Quarter in Charlotte Amalie in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands — The Caribbean (The West Indies)
13 Wimmelskafts Gade
Photographed by Michael Motylinski, March 3, 2025
1. 13 Wimmelskafts Gade Marker
These buildings shown on the 1837 Hindelberg map, were quarters for enslaved Africans and a part of the former Lange property across the street. Several families resided here and shared the enclosed courtyard and brick oven.
Erected by St. Thomas and St. John Historic Preservation Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Architecture • Civil Rights • Colonial Era. A significant historical year for this entry is 1837.
Location. 18° 20.519′ N, 64° 56.032′ W. Marker is in Charlotte Amalie in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands. It is in the Kronprinsens Quarter. It is on Wimmelskafts Gade aka Back Street, on the left when traveling east. The building is a single story building next to a ghut (watercourse). The building is just behind the Enid Baa Library and Archives. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Vester Gade 2, St Thomas VI 00802, United States of America. 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, in the Western
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Pirate Treasure (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); St. Thomas Reformed Church (about 700 feet away); St. Thomas' Liberty Bell Reproduction (approx. Ό mile away); Landing of Virginia Settlers (approx. Ό mile away); America's First Lady Addressed the People of St. Thomas (approx. Ό mile away); St. Thomas Community Bandmaster (approx. Ό mile away); The Jacob H. S. Lind House (approx. Ό mile away); Frederick Lutheran Church (approx. Ό mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charlotte Amalie.
Also see . . . 13 Wimmelskafts Slave House. Learn more about the history of 13 Wimmelskafts, its inhabitants and island history.
13 Wimmelskafts Museum and Market(Submitted on March 17, 2025, by Michael Motylinski of Charlotte Amalie in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands.)
Additional keywords. St. Thomas Slave House, 3 Queens Distillery
Credits. This page was last revised on April 8, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 7, 2025, by Michael Motylinski of Charlotte Amalie in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands. This page has been viewed 479 times since then and 14 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on March 7, 2025, by Michael Motylinski of Charlotte Amalie in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
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