Annaberg, Saint Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands Explained

Annaberg
Settlement Type:Village
Pushpin Map:USA VI Saint Croix#US Virgin Islands
Pushpin Label Position:right
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Saint Croix, United States Virgin Islands
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:Island
Subdivision Name1:Saint Croix
Timezone:AST
Utc Offset:-4
Coordinates:17.7117°N -64.7744°W

Annaberg is a settlement on the island of Saint Croix in the United States Virgin Islands.

History

Annaberg (Kings Quarter No. 27, 28, 32, Centre Police District, Christiansteds Jurisdiction) is a former sugar plantation. As of 1816, it covered 225 acres of land of which 111 acres were planted with sugar canes and 114 acres were under other cultivation. 95 enslaved labourers were present on the estate.

On 27 February 1827, it was sold by auction to Mrs. Sarah C Krause for iPs. 36,000. On 5 March 1836, March 5, she sold it to Burrows & Nottage for Ps. 20,000. On 6 May 1850, it was sold by auction to John Wakefield (mortgageholder) for $1000 (Anguilla included). The next owner was J. H. Lund.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Statistics regarding landed properties in the Island of St. Croix, St. Thomas and St. John . kb.dk. 13 April 2023.