Upper Love, U.S. Virgin Islands Explained

Upper Love, United States Virgin Islands
Settlement Type:Village
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:Island
Subdivision Name1:Saint Croix
Timezone:AST
Utc Offset:-4

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

History

In 1816, IJpper Love (Princes Quarter No. 18 &. 19, Centre Poliee Distnct, Frederiksteds Jurisdiction) covered 399 acres of land of which 179 acres were planted with sugar cane and 121 acres were under other cultivation. 99 enslaved labourers were present on the estate.[1]

On 10 Fenruary 1835, Upper Love was sold at aaction to the Royal Loan Commission for Ps. 35,050. Pm 6 April 1850, it was sold at auction to G. J. Mudie for $45,000.[1]

References

17.7311°N -64.8156°W

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.