Charlotte Amalie in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands — The Caribbean (The West Indies)
St. Thomas Community Bandmaster
Photographed by Mike Stroud, 2011
1. St. Thomas Community Bandmaster Marker
This Bandstand is Dedicated
to the memory of
David E. Monsanto
Bandmaster
St. Thomas Community Band
1935 - 1969
Pursuant to the Act. No. 2804 Bill No. 4534
8th Legislature of the V.I. of the U.S.
His was a life of unselfish effort
and generosity. He was a leader.
A gentleman, and a friend ......
His memory is cherished.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical year for this entry is 1935.
Location. 18° 20.467′ N, 64° 55.814′ W. Marker is in Charlotte Amalie in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands. It is on Fort Strade, on the left when traveling north. Located in Emancipation Park, between Tolbad Plain and Veterans Drive. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: St Thomas VI 00801, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is one of the Lesser Antilles on the Caribbean Sea, in in the Atlantic Ocean, in North America, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: America's First Lady Addressed the People of St. Thomas (here, next to this marker); Landing of Virginia Settlers (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Thomas' Liberty Bell Reproduction (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Christian (within shouting distance of this marker); The Jacob H. S. Lind House
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Photographed by Mike Stroud, February 10, 2011
2. St. Thomas Community Bandmaster Marker (r) and Bandstand, as mentioned in Emancipation Park
Credits. This page was last revised on December 24, 2019. It was originally submitted on February 22, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 899 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 25, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.
