FREDERIKSTED, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS

'Frederiksted' is a town on the west end of the U.S. Virgin Island of St. Croix. It is home to Fort Frederik, constructed to protect the town from pirate raids and attacks from rival imperialist nations.
Frederiksted is often referred to as "Freedom City" by locals. This nickname has to do with the fact that the town was the site of the emancipation of slaves in the then-Danish West Indies. The emancipation of slaves was proclaimed on July 3, 1848 at Fort Frederik on the waterfront at the northern edge of Frederiksted by Governor-General Peter von Scholten after slaves led by General Buddhoe (a slave) revolted.
Frederiksted is home to one of two deep water ports on St. Croix, the other being located at the HOVENSA oil refinery. It is the main port for cruise ships visiting the island. Passengers are typically escorted from the ships to waiting taxis to bring them to the more picturesque and developed Christiansted.
Destroyed by a labor revolt in October of 1878 led by three African-American laborers Queen Mary, Queen Agnes, and Queen Mathilda (known as "The Fireburn"). Frederiksted was later restored during the Victorian era, as reflected in the town's architecture.
Modern Frederiksted operates at a slower pace than Christiansted, except when cruise ships dock in Frederiksted's deepwater port. In recent years successful redevelopment efforts have begun to restore and revitalize this National Historic Site. The 2000 census population of the town was 732, and that of the larger sub-district was 3,767. [1]
Frederiksted maintains its original seven street by seven street city design and is host to several historic structures. Among them are St. Patrick's Catholic Church built in the 1840's and its Catholic primary school, the Customs House, the 19th Century Apothecary, and many other buildings; some which due to hurricanes past have fallen into ruins.

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