St. George's Parish, Bermuda facts for kids
St. George's Parish is one of the nine main areas, called parishes, in Bermuda. It is found on the far northeast side of the island chain. This parish is named after Admiral Sir George Somers, who helped start the Bermuda colony.
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Where is St. George's Parish?
St. George's Parish is located at the very northeast end of Bermuda's islands. It includes a small part of the main island near Tucker's Town. The parish also covers St. George Island and many smaller islands.
Some of these smaller islands are Coney Island, Paget Island, Nonsuch Island, Castle Island, and Smith's Island.
St. David's Island and the Airport
Even though it's often seen as separate, St. David's Island is technically part of St. George's Parish. During World War II, St. David's Island, Cooper's Island, and Longbird Island were connected. This happened when workers built what is now the L.F. Wade International Airport.
This airport was first a military base called Kindley Field. It was used by both the United States and British air forces. Later, it became a United States Navy air station.
Connecting to Other Parishes
St. George's Parish connects to Hamilton Parish in the south. They are joined by The Causeway. The Causeway is a road built over a chain of small islands, connecting them with bridges and land. It is a bit like the Florida Keys in the United States. The two parishes also meet at Tucker's Town.
How Big is St. George's Parish?
St. George's Parish is special because its size is not exactly 2.3 square miles (about 6.0 square kilometers). This is different from other parishes in Bermuda. The reason for this is the land that was added when Kindley Air Force Base was built.
About 150 acres (60 hectares) of new land were created. This made the parish a little larger, now over 2.5 square miles (6.6 square kilometers).
Natural Places to See
St. George's Parish has many beautiful natural spots. These include:
- Castle Harbour
- St. George's Harbour
- St. David's Head
- Tobacco Bay
- Ferry Reach
Important Landmarks
Some other famous places in St. George's Parish are:
- St. David's Lighthouse
- Fort St. Catherine
- Bermuda Biological Station for Research
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