National Historical Park · Virgin Islands, United States
Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve
Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve is a national historical park in Virgin Islands, United States, covering 989 acres (400 ha), established in 1992.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Historical Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Virgin Islands, United States |
| Area | 989 acres (400 ha) |
| Established | 1992 |
| Coordinates | 17.7789° N, 64.7589° 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 Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve
Salt River Bay National Historic Park and Ecological Preserve is a unit of the National Park Service on the island of St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands. It preserves upland watersheds, mangrove forests, and estuarine and marine environments that support threatened and endangered species. It also contains the Columbus Landing Site, a National Historic Landmark that is the only known site where members of a Columbus expedition set foot on what is now United States territory. The site is marked by Fort Salé, a remaining earthworks fortification from the French period of occupation, about 1617.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
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Airports near this park
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- Cyril E. King Airport (STT) · Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands · 41.1 miles away
- Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport (EIS) · Beef Island, British Virgin Islands · 48.2 miles away
- Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) · San Juan, Puerto Rico · 93.5 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve?
Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve is in Virgin Islands, United States (17.7789° N, 64.7589° W).
When was Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve established?
Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve was established in 1992, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve?
Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve covers 989 acres (400 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/Salt_River_Bay_National_Historical_Park_and_Ecological_Preserve — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/sari/ — Official park page.