Hope Town District in Blackwood Village in Hope Town District, North Abaco, The Bahamas — North Atlantic (Lucayan Archipelago of the West Indies)

William Augustus Saunders

Memorial Sculpture Garden

— Green Turtle Cay —

William Augustus Saunders Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tracy Andersen Roberts

1. William Augustus Saunders Marker

Inscription.
The name Saunders appeared on the first census made in the Bahamas (1731) by Woodes Rogers, the first Royal Governor of the Bahamas. William Augustus is descended from these early pioneers as is his wife, Iris Lowe. Mr. Saunders lives in Nassau and is President and Managing Director of Majestic Tours. In 1986, he served as chair of the Board of American Sightseeing International. A civic-minded man, Billy Saunders was a founding member of the Lions Club and Charter Secretary. He served twice as President of that organization. During his first presidency (1956-59), the Lions was responsible for equipping the Eye Wing of Princess Margaret Hospital.

Erected by New Plymouth Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1958.

Location. 26° 45.528′ N, 77° 19.746′ 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 west. Touch for map. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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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: William Henry Curry (here, next to this marker); Gilbert Reginald Malone (here, next to this marker); Laddie Curtis Gates (here, next to this marker); Anthony Frederick Armbrister (here, next to this marker); Martis Eugene Pinder (here, next to this marker); Henry Norman Albury (here, next to this marker); Frank Christie (here, next to this marker); L. Iris Lowe Powers (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Blackwood Village.

Entrance to the Memorial Sculpture Garden image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tracy Andersen Roberts, October 22, 2025

2. Entrance to the Memorial Sculpture Garden

View from within looking back to the Memorial Sculpture Garden entrance image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tracy Andersen Roberts, October 22, 2025

3. View from within looking back to the Memorial Sculpture Garden entrance

View from outside of the wall and fence enclosing the Memorial Sculpture Garden at sunrise image. Click for full size.

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.