Cockburn Town in Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Islands, British Overseas Territories — North Atlantic Ocean

Grant Building

Photographed by Mike Stroud, 2011

1. Grant Building Marker

Inscription. Also owned by the Grant family, this building that dates back to the 1890s was probably acquired at the same time as the Iron Building. This building was a meeting place for the various workmen and merchants of the town where they used to drink and discuss the business of the day. When Mr. Felix C. Grant died in 1956 the building was passed on to his daughter Ianthe. It became Ianthe's shoe store from where Miss Alice Manuel sold shoes for years. (Alice Manuel House on Front Street). (Marker Number 19.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1956.

Location. 21° 28.218′ N, 71° 8.829′ 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. Located on the ground, resting on a wall next to the Crofton Coverley House...seems to be misplaced, perhaps. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cockburn Town, Turks and Caicos Islands 00109-9000, 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: Crofton Coverley House (here, next to this marker); Timco (a few steps from this marker); Todds (within shouting distance of this marker); Free Mason's Lodge (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Sunnyside (within shouting distance of this marker); The History of the West (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Victoria Public Library (about 210 meters away); St. Mary’s Anglican Pro-Cathedral Church (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cockburn Town.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Miramar (was about 180 meters away but has been confirmed missing).

Grant Building Marker seen next to Crofton Coverley House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, February 11, 2011

2. Grant Building Marker seen next to Crofton Coverley House

Grant Building Marker, seen at far left in background image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, February 11, 2011

3. Grant Building Marker, seen at far left in background

Left to right: Crofton Coverley House (here, next to marker); Timco and Todds , along Front Street. ** See nearby markers

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 15, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,137 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 17, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.