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

Oscar E. Henry Customs House

 
 
Oscar E. Henry Customs House Marker image. Click for full size.
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. Placed by St. Croix Historic Preservation Commission 2006
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. 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. Marker 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.
 
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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Oscar E. Henry Customs House Marker image. Click for full size.
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.
Oscar E. Henry Customs House Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Don Morfe, January 28, 2012
3. Oscar E. Henry Customs House Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 5, 2012, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 619 times since then and 43 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.

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