Christiansted

 

(krĭs'chənstĕd') , town (2000 pop. 2,637), chief city of St. Croix, one of the U.S. Virgin Islands. It is a shipping port for sugar and rum; tourism is the leading industry. Founded in 1733, Christiansted served briefly as capital of the Danish West Indies. Colonial development of the Virgin Islands in the 18th and 19th cent. is commemorated in the Christiansted National Historic Site (see National Parks and Monuments, table).

Christiansted is a town on Saint Croix, one of the main islands composing the United States Virgin Islands, an unincorporated territory of the United States. It is the former capital of the Danish West Indies and home to the Christiansted National Historic Site. The 2000 census population of the town was 2,637; that of the larger sub-district was 2,865 [1].

NBA player Tim Duncan is a native.

Christiansted has preserved the 18th-century buildings of its Danish settlers. Solid stone buildings in pastel colors with bright red tile roofs line the cobblestone sidewalks, adding a touch of European charm. The town's symmetry, with streets running at right angles to the waterfront, makes it popular for walking tours. The shopping area centers on King and Company streets, adjacent to the Christiansted National Historic Site. The town has several small hotels and many restaurants.

External links

• Christiansted National Historic Site (National Park Service)

	Territory of the United States Virgin Islands Charlotte Amalie (capital)
Topics	Geography | Economy | Demographics | Communications | Transportation
Government	Politics | Governors | Congressional Delegates | Senators | Elections
Cities	Charlotte Amalie | Charlotte Amalie West | Christiansted | Frederiksted | Cruz Bay | Anna's Retreat
Islands	Saint Croix | Saint John | Saint Thomas | Water Island | Other
Parks	Virgin Islands NP | Virgin Islands Coral Reef NM | Buck Island Reef NM | Christiansted NHS | Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve

Coordinates: 17°45′N, 64°45′W

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