Hope Town District in Blackwood Village in Hope Town District, North Abaco, The Bahamas — North Atlantic (Lucayan Archipelago of the West Indies)
Laddie Curtis Gates
Memorial Sculpture Garden
| — | Green Turtle Cay | — |
Photographed by Tracy Andersen Roberts
1. Laddie Curtis Gates Marker
At an early age, Laddie Gates moved from his birthplace, Green Turtle Cay, to Nassau where he attended Eastern Senior School. Later he joined the Royal Bank of Canada's Collection Department and worked his way to the position of Assistant Manager. Unlike his brothers John and Lambert, both sea captains, Laddie stayed ashore and was in the real estate business. He married Ivy Saunders and has three children: Gregory, Amanda, and Carla. Although he lives in Nassau, he often visits the Abacos, the home of his ancestors. His father's mother was a Malone from Hope Town. Laddie is also a descendent of one of the oldest families in the Bahamas - the Currys.
Erected by New Plymouth Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is May 19, 1932.
Location. 26° 45.529′ N, 77° 19.747′ W. Marker is in Blackwood Village, North Abaco, in Hope Town District. It is in the Hope Town District. It is on Parliament Street near New Plymouth Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Touch for directions.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: William Henry Curry (here, next to this marker); Gilbert Reginald Malone (here, next to this marker); William Augustus Saunders (here, next to this marker); Anthony Frederick Armbrister (here, next to this marker); Martis Eugene Pinder (here, next to this marker); L. Iris Lowe Powers (here, next to this marker); Henry Norman Albury (here, next to this marker); Frank Christie (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 within looking back to the Memorial Sculpture Garden entrance
Photographed by Tracy Andersen Roberts, October 22, 2025
4. View from outside of the wall and fence enclosing the Memorial Sculpture Garden at sunrise
Credits. This page was last revised on June 9, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 31, 2026, by Tracy Andersen Roberts of Atlanta, Georgia. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 31, 2026, by Tracy Andersen Roberts of Atlanta, Georgia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
