Ottoville, American Samoa

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Coordinates: 14°20′1″S 170°43′53″W / 14.33361°S 170.73139°W / -14.33361; -170.73139
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Ottoville, American Samoa
Subdivision, or district
Ottoville, American Samoa is located in American Samoa
Ottoville, American Samoa
Ottoville, American Samoa
Coordinates: 14°20′1″S 170°43′53″W / 14.33361°S 170.73139°W / -14.33361; -170.73139
CountryUnited States
TerritoryAmerican Samoa
VillageTafuna

Ottoville is a subdivision[1] or district[2] within the village of Tafuna, American Samoa.

At Ottoville is the Cathedral of the Holy Family. It contains a picture of the Holy Family on a Samoan beach painted in 1991 by artist Duffy Sheridan. It also includes a 14 deep-relief Stations of the Cross and other woodcarvings made by artist Sven Ortquist, who also designed the cathedral's stained glass windows.[3][4]

Near the Cathedral of the Holy Family and next to the Fatuoaiga Catholic Church is a historical and archeological park which houses a restored

Tutuila Island.[7][8][9]

After the

National Park Service was opened in Ottoville.[10]

As of 2021, Ottoville was one of few areas on Tutuila Island where there were street signs (Ottoville Road). In Ottoville is also Tradewinds Hotel and connecting Equator Restaurant. The hotel has the highest standards on the island, and is also home to a swimming pool and several luxury suites. The hotel offers organized tours of the island the frequently hosts cultural performances on its pavilion. Ottoville is also home to a number of stately homes, rental apartments, modest homes, mini-marts, sewing shops, and warehouses.[11]

Geography

Ottoville Rainforest

As of 2002, nearly all forest on the Tafuna Plain had been destroyed, with the exception of the 20-acre (8.1 ha) tract at Ottoville, which was under threat.

Common Myna is abundant in surrounding areas. It is home to the only roost of the White-necked Fruit Bat on the Tafuna Plain.[14]

Tourism

Tradewinds Hotel has a

Cost-U-Less and only a five-minute walk away from the Quality Inn Tradewinds Hotel. This restaurant specializes in steaks, but also serves all-day breakfasts, chicken, fish, salads, sandwiches, etc.[17]

Points of interest

References

  1. ^ "ASG-FEMA pre-registration begins today for Tafuna— and subdivisions". Samoa News. 7 March 2018. Retrieved 20 August 2019.
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  10. ^ "American Samoa | Advisory Council on Historic Preservation". www.achp.gov. Retrieved 20 August 2019.
  11. ^ Clayville, Melinda (2021). Explore American Samoa: The Complete Guide to Tutuila, Aunu'u, and Manu'a Islands. Pages 61-62. ISBN 9798556052970.
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  14. ^ Trail, Pepper W. (1993). Zoological Survey of the Ottoville Lowland Forest (DMWR Biological Report June 1993). Department of Marine and Wildlife Biological Report Series No. 40.
  15. ^ "Tradewinds Hotel | Tutuila, American Samoa". www.lonelyplanet.com. Retrieved 20 August 2019.
  16. ^ "Equator Restaurant American Samoa Restaurants Review". Fodor's Travel. Retrieved 20 August 2019.
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14°20′1″S 170°43′53″W / 14.33361°S 170.73139°W / -14.33361; -170.73139

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