National Historic Site · Virgin Islands, United States
Christiansted National Historic Site
Christiansted National Historic Site is a national historic site in Virgin Islands, United States, covering 27.1 acres (11.0 ha), established in 1952.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Historic Site |
|---|---|
| Location | Virgin Islands, United States |
| Area | 27.1 acres (11.0 ha) |
| Established | 1952 |
| Coordinates | 17.7469° N, 64.7022° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Christiansted National Historic Site
Christiansted National Historic Site commemorates urban colonial development of the Virgin Islands. It features 18th- and 19th-century structures in the heart of Christiansted, the capital of the former Danish West Indies on St. Croix Island. The site consists of six historic structures: Fort Christiansværn (constructed from 1738 to 1749), the Danish West India and Guinea Company Warehouse (1749), the Church of Our Lord Sabaoth Steeple Building (1753), Customs House (built 1840–1842), the Scale House (1856), and Government House (1747).
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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Airports near this park
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- Cyril E. King Airport (STT) · Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands · 44.6 miles away
- Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport (EIS) · Beef Island, British Virgin Islands · 49.4 miles away
- Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) · San Juan, Puerto Rico · 97.8 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Christiansted National Historic Site?
Christiansted National Historic Site is in Virgin Islands, United States (17.7469° N, 64.7022° W).
When was Christiansted National Historic Site established?
Christiansted National Historic Site was established in 1952, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Christiansted National Historic Site?
Christiansted National Historic Site covers 27.1 acres (11.0 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christiansted_National_Historic_Site — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/chri/ — Official park page.