Independence Square
Independence Square, or Pall Mall Square, as it was previously known, is located in the eastern portion of Basseterre, near Newtown, and was renamed on September 19, 1983, to commemorate the establishment of the nation of St. Christopher and Nevis. Only a handful of the old houses around the square, such as the public library and the courthouse, have survived. The space on which the square now stands was once a pasture, then a slave market where slaves sold their produce and socialized, and finally a parade field and a location for the militia to conduct maneuvers.
The Commissioners for the Supply of Water began improving Pall Mall Square in 1855, including the construction of a lovely fountain surrounded by flowering plants. The square became a popular area to live in, and many renowned people, like Doris Wall, Sir Maurice Davis, and Professor Bryan King, have called it home. Locals and visitors alike love relaxing under the trees in today's Independence Square, which hosts a variety of cultural activities.
- Location: Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Time to visit Independence Square: open daily, year-round and is a popular meeting place at any time of day.
