Waldberggaard, U.S. Virgin Islands
human settlement in United States Virgin Islands, United States of America
Waldberggaard is a settlement on the island of Saint Croix in the United States Virgin Islands.
History
18th century
Waldberggaard was originally the name of a sugar plantation. By 1750, sugar cane was being processed by an animal mill on the estate. On Beck's map of Saint Croix, ownership of Waldberggaard is attributed to Engelbert Hesselberg. He remained the owner until at least 1791.
19th century
In 1816, Waidberggaard (Princes Quarter No. 24, Centre Police
District, Frederiksteds Jurisdiction) covered 150 acres of land of which 1816 acres were planted with sugar cane and 30 acres were under other cultivation. 78 enslaved labourers were present on the estate.
On 9 March 1833, Waldberggaard was sold to J. Prætorius & Sons (Hesselberg included) for Rbd. 30,000.
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