Treasure Cay
Treasure Cay | |
|---|---|
  Treasure Cay | |
| Coordinates: 26°40′34″N 77°17′36″W / 26.67611°N 77.29333°W | |
| Country |  Bahamas |
| Island | Abaco |
| District | North Abaco |
| Elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 1,187 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern Time Zone) |
| Area code | 242 |
Treasure Cay, is a parcel of land connected to Great Abaco Island in the Bahamas. It has a population of 1,187.(2010 census)[1]
Here you’ll find two resorts, condos, villas, and private homes, many for rent. Located within are bars, restaurants, shops, and a bakery, a ceramic shop of handcrafted items made on premises. There is a large marina that hosts seasonal fishing tournaments, tennis courts, and a golf course. Its beach lies on the Sea of Abaco and is highly ranked on a regular basis amongst travel magazines.
In the vicinity you can find the Green Turtle Cay Ferry Dock and some interesting exploration at the nearby Blue Hole nestled in the pine barrens.
History
The settlement of Carleton Point, named after Sir Guy Carleton, was founded in 1783 on the northern end of Sand Banks Cay by about 600 Loyalists fleeing the post-Revolutionary United States. A hurricane hit in 1785, and the settlement was later deserted[2]
Transportation
The area is served by Treasure Cay Airport.
References
- ^ NORTH ABACO POPULATION BY SETTLEMENT AND TOTAL NUMBER OF OCCUPIED DWELLINGS: 2010 CENSUS - Bahamas Department of Statistics
- ^ http://www.bahamas.com/node/50996
- Steve Dodge, The First Loyalist Settlements in Abaco, Carleton and Marsh's Harbour, 1979 (not seen)
- Sandy Estabrook's Abaco Guide
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