Adelaide Beach
Adelaide Beach | |
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Town | |
Adelaide Beach | |
| Coordinates: 24°59′00″N 77°29′00″W / 24.98333°N 77.48333°W | |
| Country | Bahamas |
| Island | New Providence |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern Time Zone) |
| Area code | 242 |
Adelaide Beach is a town in the Bahamas located on the island of New Providence.
History
Adelaide Beach was founded in 1831 by Sir James Carmichael-Smyth as one of a number of settlements intended for freed slaves.[1] The community of Adelaide Village was set up by the British Crown centred around a church built for and by freed slaves.[2] St James Church, the only congregation in Adelaide, was attached to the new parish.[3]
Governance
For elections to the Parliament of the Bahamas, Adelaide Beach is part of the St James constituency.[4]
References
- ^ "Uncommon Caribbean - Adelaide Beach, The Bahamas – Foothold of Freedom in New Providence". Uncommon Caribbean. 15 June 2020. Retrieved 27 February 2026.
- ^ "Black History Tour in New Providence Bahamas | NCL Travel Blog". www.ncl.com. 18 August 2014. Retrieved 27 February 2026.
- ^ "Adelaide's St James Anglican Church: 170 turbulent years of history". www.tribune242.com. Retrieved 27 February 2026.
- ^ "House of Assembly Revision of Boundaries and Re-distribution of Seats Order, 2026 (S.I. No. 5 of 2026)" (PDF). Laws of The Bahamas. Office of the Governor-General. 14 January 2026. Retrieved 23 February 2026.