Blackwood Village, North Abaco, The Bahamas — North Atlantic (Lucayan Archipelago of the West Indies)
Amy Isabelle Roberts, B.E.M.
Memorial Sculpture Garden
| — | Green Turtle Cay | — |
Photographed by Tracy Andersen Roberts
1. Amy Isabelle Roberts, B.E.M. Marker
Amy was born at Green Turtle Cay in 1910 to John Lowe, a turtler, and his wife, Maybel, a seamstress, and she began her teaching career at New Plymouth 12 as a school monitress. After finishing school she became a teacher there herself ultimately teaching four generations of Green Turtle Cay children. Amy achieved the distinction of being the longest serving teacher in Bahamian history, and in 1983 in recognition of more than 60 years in education Amy was awarded the British Empire Medal after devoting her life to, in her own words, "my church, my family, and my students." Amy formally retired in 1988. Amy Lowe Roberts married Albert Roberts, and they had one daughter, Shirley. This bust was presented to the Garden as a gift of appreciation by the many students and friends of Miss Roberts.
Erected by New Plymouth Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education • Settlements & Settlers • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1910.
Location. 26° 45.532′ N, 77° 19.739′ W. Marker is in Blackwood Village, North Abaco. It can
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Regionally, it is on 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: Marcel Sawyer (here, next to this marker); L. Iris Lowe Powers (a few steps from this marker); Martis Eugene Pinder (a few steps from this marker); Anthony Frederick Armbrister (a few steps from this marker); Gilbert Reginald Malone (a few steps from this marker); William Augustus Saunders (a few steps from this marker); William Henry Curry (a few steps from this marker); Laddie Curtis Gates (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Blackwood Village.
Photographed by Tracy Andersen Roberts, October 22, 2025
2. Entrance to the Memorial Sculpture Garden
Photographed by Tracy Andersen Roberts, October 22, 2025
3. view from outside of the wall and fence enclosing the Memorial Sculpture Garden at sunrise
Photographed by Tracy Andersen Roberts
4. View from within looking back to the Memorial Sculpture Garden entrance
Credits. This page was last revised on November 19, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 8, 2025, by Tracy Andersen Roberts of Atlanta, Georgia. This page has been viewed 46 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 8, 2025, by Tracy Andersen Roberts of Atlanta, Georgia. 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 13, 2025, by Tracy Andersen Roberts of Atlanta, Georgia. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
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