Grove Place, U.S. Virgin Islands
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Grove Place is a settlement on the island of
History
It is so named from the original settlement.
The plantation was established in the early 1800s and produced sugar until the late 19th century. The factory ruins include a boiling room, engine room, and
Grove Place is one of the few remaining examples of a complete sugar plantation complex in the Virgin Islands. The site is also important for its architectural significance. The factory ruins and wagon depot are fine examples of the classic revival style, which was popular in the Virgin Islands in the 19th century.
The plantation is currently owned by the government of the U.S. Virgin Islands and is managed by the Virgin Islands National Park. It is open to the public. for tours and educational programs.
Adansonia Digitata
Located just east of the ruins is a 250 year old
David Hamilton Jackson Bust
Across the street in front of a Gazebo is a memorial to early 20th century labor leader David Jackson. Jackson was a vocal advocate for civil rights in the Danish West Indies. He campaigned for the right to free speech and assembly, and for greater representation of the black population in the government. In 1917, he traveled to Denmark to lobby for the sale of the Danish West Indies to the United States. He argued that this would lead to greater economic and political opportunities for the black population of the islands.[3]
See also
- The Charles A. “Tappy” Seales Fire Station in Grove Place.[4]
- Map of the history of St. Croix and the Heritage trail.[5]
- Mary Thomas (labor leader) Queen Mary
References
- ^ https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/saint-croix-island-settlement.htm
- ^ https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/biochemistry-genetics-and-molecular-biology/adansonia
- ^ https://www.nps.gov/chri/learn/historyculture/people.htm
- ^ https://viconsortium.com/vi-community_center/virgin-islands-demolition-of-charles-a-seales-fire-station-in-grove-place-commences-making-room-for-new-facility
- ^ https://www.gotostcroix.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Heritage-Trail_Brochure.pdf