Pigeon Island, Gros Islet, Saint Lucia — Caribbean Region (Lesser Antilles)
Officers' Kitchen
1778, rebuilt 1824
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, April 26, 2015
1. Officers' Kitchen Marker
Although the heyday of Pigeon Island as a British base in the Caribbean was in the late eighteenth century during the Rodney period, the garrison continued to be manned until 1861.
Built originally in 1778, this kitchen consisted of four or five rooms and was rebuilt in 1824 after being damaged in the hurricane of 1817. The original eighteenth-century stone coursing remains, and the old fireplaces can be seen in the rooms.
Erected by Saint Lucia National Trust.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1778.
Location. 14° 5.606′ N, 60° 57.722′ W. Marker is on Pigeon Island, Gros Islet. This marker is near the entrance to the Pigeon Island National Landmark. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pigeon Island, Gros Islet LC01 101, Saint Lucia. 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, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Officers' Quarters and Mess (within shouting distance of this marker); Soldiers' Barracks (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Two-Gun Battery (about 150 meters away); C.O.'s Quarters (about 150 meters away); Cooperage (about 210 meters away); Lime Kiln
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Ridge Battery (was approx. 0.4 kilometers away but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, December 8, 2021
2. Officers' Kitchen Marker
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, April 26, 2015
3. Wide view of Officers' Kitchen Marker
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, April 26, 2015
4. Remains of the fireplace in the Officers' Kitchen
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, April 26, 2015
5. Additional marker on the opening of Pigeon Island National Park
Opened by H.R.H. Princess Alexandra, The Honorable Mrs. Angus Ogilvy on Friday, 23rd February 1979.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 21, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 3, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 514 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 3, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 2. submitted on December 11, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 3, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
