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The United States took possession of the islands on March 31, 1917, and the territory was renamed the Virgin Islands of the United States. [27] [29] Every year, Transfer Day is recognized as a holiday, to commemorate the acquisition of the islands by the United States. [30] Rear Admiral James H. Oliver was the first American governor of the ...
Map of the United States Virgin Islands. This is a list of the buildings, sites, districts, and objects listed on the National Register of Historic Places in the United States Virgin Islands. There are currently 91 listed sites spread across 16 of the 20 subdistricts within three islands/districts of the United States Virgin Islands.
The Hams Bluff Light is an historic lighthouse on Saint Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. It was first lit in 1915 under the Danish Government. It was first lit in 1915 under the Danish Government. It was since transferred to the United States Lighthouse Service and later came under the jurisdiction of the United States Coast Guard .
United States Virgin Islands health professionals (1 C, 1 P) Pages in category "Health in the United States Virgin Islands" The following 5 pages are in this category, out of 5 total.
Pages in category "Medical and health organizations based in the United States Virgin Islands" This category contains only the following page. This list may not reflect recent changes .
Government buildings in the United States Virgin Islands — in the Caribbean region. Built during the colonial Danish West Indies period (1754−1917), and the subsequent United States insular territory period.
Myrah Keating Smith (June 1, 1908 – May 4, 1994) was a pioneering nurse and midwife on the island of Saint John, U.S. Virgin Islands.For almost two decades, she was the only provider of health care on St. John.
Estate Little Princess is a historic plantation site located northwest of Christiansted in Saint Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands.It was first owned by governor Frederik Moth in 1738 and rests on 25 acres of land (from the original 200 acres). [2]