Cockburn Town in Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Islands, British Overseas Territories — North Atlantic Ocean
Crofton Coverley House
Photographed by Mike Stroud, 2011
1. Crofton Coverley House Marker
Inscription.
Crofton Coverley House. . Mr. William Burton Astwood built this house in the 1870, yet he never lived in it himself. Currently it is occupied by his grandson, Mr.XXXX Crofton, who is the island's oldest citizen at the age of 91. Mr. Crofton has lived there all his married life. The name Astwood, like Coverley, Hawkins and Grant, is an old Grand Turk family name of a one-time salt merchant and proprietor. Mr. Astwood was the foremost importer and seller of liquor of his day. This property was acquired by Mr. Crofton's father who was the local money-lender of the day. From here he sold various hardware items such as paint, nails, iron rods and even boats.
Mr. William Burton Astwood built this house in the 1870, yet he never lived in it himself. Currently it is occupied by his grandson, Mr.XXXX Crofton, who is the island's oldest citizen at the age of 91. Mr. Crofton has lived there all his married life. The name Astwood, like Coverley, Hawkins and Grant, is an old Grand Turk family name of a one-time salt merchant and proprietor. Mr. Astwood was the foremost importer and seller of liquor of his day. This property was acquired by Mr. Crofton's father who was the local money-lender of the day. From here he sold various hardware items such as paint, nails, iron rods and even boats. (Marker Number 20.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1870.
Location. 21° 28.22′ N, 71° 8.831′ W. Marker is in Cockburn Town, Turks and Caicos Islands, in Grand Turk. It is on Front Street 0 kilometers north of Darrell's Alley, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cockburn Town, Turks and Caicos Islands TKCA 1ZZ, British Overseas Territories. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is one of the Lesser Antilles in the Atlantic Ocean, and the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Grant Building (here, next to this marker); Timco (a few steps from this marker); Todds (within shouting distance of this marker); Free Mason's Lodge
Another marker is no longer nearby. Miramar (was about 180 meters away but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by Mike Stroud, February 11, 2011
2. Crofton Coverley House and Marker, along Front Street
Photographed by Mike Stroud, February 11, 2011
3. Crofton Coverley House with Marker, seen under right window
Credits. This page was last revised on January 25, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 15, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,614 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on February 15, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.
