Nassau, New Providence, The Bahamas — Caribbean Region (Atlantic Ocean)

The Caves

Photographed by Diane Murphy, March 14, 2026

1. The Caves Marker

Inscription. Though not historically proven it has been told that the Lucayan Indians were the original inhabitants of the islands and resided in these caves. Later in time it has been suggested Pirates and their bounty found refuge from the law by also hiding in these caves, Today, he caves are occupied by the “Buffy Flower Bat” (Erophylia Sezekom) commonly known as the fruit bat and indigenous to the Bahama Islands. Please respect the National Treasure

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Anthropology & Archaeology • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Parks & Recreational Areas.

Location. 25° 4.152′ N, 77° 27.026′ W. Marker is in Nassau, New Providence. It is on West Bay Street east of Blake Road, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Touch for directions.

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 6 other markers are within 11 kilometers of this marker,

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measured as the crow flies: John Watling's Distillery (approx. 10.2 kilometers away); Sir George Gamblin Memorial (approx. 11.1 kilometers away); The Bahamas Memorial Cenotaph (approx. 11.1 kilometers away); The Bahamas Grant (approx. 11.1 kilometers away); Fort Fincastle (approx. 11.3 kilometers away); The Queen’s Staircase (approx. 11.4 kilometers away).

Another marker is no longer nearby. Hand-Cut Well (was approx. 10.2 kilometers away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Photographed by Diane Murphy, March 2026

2. The Caves Marker

Photographed by Diane Murphy, March 2026

3. The Caves Marker

Photographed by Diane Murphy, March 2026

4. The Caves Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 18, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 17, 2026, by Diane Murphy of Saint Cloud, Florida. This page has been viewed 18 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 17, 2026, by Diane Murphy of Saint Cloud, Florida. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.