Independence Square - Basseterre, St. Kitts - Municipal Parks and Plazas on Waymarking.com

Formerly the site of a slave market, the square was renamed "Independence Square" when St. Kitts & Nevis gained political Independence from Britain on 19th September 1983.

The park is bounded by North, East, South and West Independence Streets. It features a beautiful central fountain and many old trees.

The text of the sign says:

"Created as a place of relaxation in the 1730's Pall Mall Square became a market place where enslaved Africans sold their ware on Sunday. Surrounding buildings held warehouses where slaves were sold. In 1792 a court house was built and the square became the center of administration. In 1983, it was renamed Independence Square."

Name: Independence Square Street Location: North, East, South and West Independence Streets Local Municipality: Basseterre State/Province, etc.: St. Kitts Country: Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis Web Site: [Web Link] Memorial/Commemoration: St. Kitts & Nevis political Independence from Britain on 19th September 1983 Date Established: 1730 Picnic Facilities: Benches Monuments/Statues: Fountain Art (murals/sculpture, etc.): Nymphs figurines in the middle of the fountain Fountains: Fountain Ponds/Lakes/Streams/Rivers/Beach: No Traditional Geocaches: No Recreational Facilities: Not listed Special Events: Not listed

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Date Logged Log   12/17/2018 nvtriker visited it