Charlotte Amalie in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands — The Caribbean (The West Indies)

Skytsborg

(Blackbeard's Castle)

Photographed By Richard Denney, August 10, 2016

1. Skytsborg (Blackbeard's Castle) Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Has been designated a
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. The Jacob H. S. Lind House (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line in U.S. Virgin Islands); Frederick Lutheran Church

Statue of Blackbeard with Blackbeard's Castle in background image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Richard Denney, August 10, 2016

2. Statue of Blackbeard with Blackbeard's Castle in background

Marker is visible to the right of the green door in photo.

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(about 240 meters away); St. Thomas Reformed Church (approx. 0.3 kilometers away in U.S. Virgin Islands); St. Thomas Community Bandmaster (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); America's First Lady Addressed the People of St. Thomas (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Landing of Virginia Settlers (approx. 0.3 kilometers away in U.S. Virgin Islands); St. Thomas' Liberty Bell Reproduction: (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Fort Christian (approx. 0.3 kilometers 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.)

Photographed By Richard Denney, August 10, 2016

3. 99 Steps

Access to the Blackbeard's Castle involves a climb up the "99 Steps"; quite a hike but the views are well worth the trip.

View from the top of Blackbeard's Castle image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Richard Denney, August 10, 2016

4. View from the top of Blackbeard's Castle

Credits. This page was last revised on October 6, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 9, 2016, by Richard Denney of Austin, Texas. This page has been viewed 239 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 9, 2016, by Richard Denney of Austin, Texas. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.