Mandahl, U.S. Virgin Islands

Mandahl or Mandal is a settlement on the Northside of the island of St. Thomas in the United States Virgin Islands.

Yvonne E. Milliner Bowsky Elementary School (formerly Peace Corps Elementary School) is located on the site of the former Mandahl Plantation factory.^[1]

The Buddhist Nirvana Temple is in Mandahl. For many years, there was also a small hotel, the Inn at Mandahl.^[2]

Mandahl Bay and Mandahl Salt Pond are home to a mangrove lagoon and numerous animals.^[3] There is an environmental camp by the salt pond.^[4]

Gallery[edit]

Mandahl Bay Beach
Mandahl Bay Salt Pond
Turtle nesting site, Mandahl Bay

References[edit]

^ Gjessing, Frederik (1987). Historic Buildings of St Thomas and St John. Macmillan. p. 85. ISBN 0-333-37382-0.
^ "How to Catch the Caribbean Beat". The New York Times. 1982-12-12. Retrieved 2018-08-12.
^ "Fighting to Protect Mandahl Bay". Mission Blue. Retrieved 2018-08-12.
^ "Camp Umoja". Climate Change VI. Retrieved 2018-08-12.

18°21′20″N 64°53′55″W / 18.35551°N 64.898476°W / 18.35551; -64.898476

[1] Gjessing, Frederik (1987). Historic Buildings of St Thomas and St John. Macmillan. p. 85. ISBN 0-333-37382-0.

[2] "How to Catch the Caribbean Beat". The New York Times. 1982-12-12. Retrieved 2018-08-12.

[3] "Fighting to Protect Mandahl Bay". Mission Blue. Retrieved 2018-08-12.

[4] "Camp Umoja". Climate Change VI. Retrieved 2018-08-12.

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