Cruz Bay in St. John, Virgin Islands — The Caribbean (The West Indies)

Laurance Rockefeller

Philanthropist

Photographed by Don Morfe, January 29, 2012

1. Laurance Rockefeller Marker

Inscription. In 1956 Laurance S. Rockefeller, financier and conservationist, donated over 5,000 acres through the Jackson Hole Preserve for the establishment of Virgin Islands National Park. While sailing the Caribbean in 1952, he became enchanted with the people and the unspoiled beauty of St. John. The unique natural, cultural and historic resources of the park are protected in perpetuity, thanks to his vision and generosity.

Erected by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Environment • Industry & Commerce • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1956.

Location. 18° 19.986′ N, 64° 47.586′ W. Marker is in Cruz Bay in St. John, Virgin Islands. It is on North Shore Road. The marker is on the grounds of the Virgin Islands National Park Visitor Center. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: St John VI 00831, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is one of the Lesser Antilles

on the Caribbean Sea,

on in the Atlantic Ocean,

in North America,

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in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Establishment of Virgin Islands National Park (here, next to this marker); Philanthropy in the National Park Service (here, next to this marker); Confronting a Turbulent Past (approx. 4.6 miles away); Life After Emancipation (approx. 4.6 miles away); The Sugar Factory (approx. 4.6 miles away); Producing Sugar (approx. 4.6 miles away); Bake Oven (approx. 4.7 miles away); History of Annaberg (approx. 4.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cruz Bay.

Other markers no longer nearby. Horse Mill (was approx. 4.6 miles away but has been permanently removed); Annaberg Historic Trail (was approx. 4.6 miles away but has been permanently removed); Slave Quarters (was approx. 4.6 miles away but has been permanently removed).

Photographed by Don Morfe, January 29, 2012

2. Laurance Rockefeller Marker

Photographed by Don Morfe, January 29, 2012

3. Laurance Rockefeller Marker

Photographed by Don Morfe, January 29, 2012

4. Laurance Rockefeller Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 11, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 30, 2012, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 716 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 30, 2012, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.