Frederiksted in St. Croix, Virgin Islands — The Caribbean (The West Indies)

Oscar E. Henry Customs House

Photographed by Don Morfe, January 28, 2012

1. Oscar E. Henry Customs House Marker

Inscription. Eighteenth Century Danish Customs House with nineteenth century addition of the 2nd story gallery. Owner is V.I. Government. Little Altered and in good condition.

Erected 2006 by St. Croix Historic Preservation Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 2006.

Location. 17° 42.87′ N, 64° 53.01′ W. Marker is in Frederiksted in St. Croix, Virgin Islands. It is on Customs House Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Frederiksted VI 00840, 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 13 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Fort Frederik (within shouting distance of this marker); Native American Village and Ceremonial Site (approx. 9.3 miles away); The Jacob Lindberg House (approx. 11.7 miles away); 12 King Street (approx. 11.9 miles away); Christiansted Wharf (approx. 12.1 miles away); Danish Customs House (approx. 12.1 miles away); Steeple Building (approx. 12.1 miles away); Fort Christiansvaern (approx. 12.2 miles away).

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Photographed by Don Morfe, January 28, 2012

2. Oscar E. Henry Customs House Marker

The fountain is named "Freedom" and displays Moses Gottlieb, also known as General Buddhoe, who was instrumental in the island's emancipation efforts.

Photographed by Don Morfe, January 28, 2012

3. Oscar E. Henry Customs House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 3, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 5, 2012, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,326 times since then and 72 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 5, 2012, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.