Charlotte Amalie in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands — The Caribbean (The West Indies)
Skytsborg
(Blackbeard's Castle)
National Historic Landmark
This site possess national signifigance in commemorating the history of the United States of America
1994
National Park Service
United States Department of the Interior
Erected 1994 by National Park Service United States Department of the Interior.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1994.
Location. 18° 20.624′ N, 64° 55.776′ W. Marker is in Charlotte Amalie in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands. Marker can be reached from Blackbeard's Hill. The marker is at the base of Blackbeard's Castle. The castle is part of the larger Blackbeard's Castle Historical Park. An admission fee is charged. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: St Thomas VI 00802, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Frederick Lutheran Church Parsonage (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Jacob H. S. Lind House (about 700 feet away); Frederick Lutheran Church (about 800 feet away); St. Thomas Reformed Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); St. Thomas Community Bandmaster (approx. 0.2 miles away); America's First Lady Addressed the People of St. Thomas (approx. 0.2 miles away); Landing of Virginia Settlers (approx. 0.2 miles away); St. Thomas' Liberty Bell Reproduction: (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charlotte Amalie.
Also see . . . Blackbeard's Castle Website. (Submitted on September 9, 2016, by Richard Denney of Austin, Texas.)
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