Sion Hill, U.S. Virgin Islands
| Sion Hill, United States Virgin Islands | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
| Country |
 United States Virgin Islands |
| Island | Saint Croix |
| Time zone | AST (UTC-4) |
Sion Hill is a settlement on the island of Saint Croix, in the United States Virgin Islands.
Ruins of the Sion Great House.
History
The Sion Hill Estate, a former sugarcane plantation, was the economic center of the area. The stone Danish colonial era plantation house, windmill base, and sugar processing factory buildings are now in ruins.
The windmill was used to power a sugar mill for crushing the sugar cane harvested on the plantation.
Former Great House and gardens of Sion Hill Estate.
See also
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References
Coordinates: 17°44′28″N 64°44′50″W / 17.74111°N 64.74722°W
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