Fun facts about West End
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The Bahamas were first inhabited by the Lucayan people in 500-800 AD.
West End
The Bahamas
West End is the oldest town and westernmost settlement on the Bahamian island of Grand Bahama. It is agreed by most academics and lawmakers that West End is the current capital of Grand Bahama, contrary to the popular belief that Freeport is the capital of the island.
From the “Early history” section
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West End achieved notoriety as a rum-running port during Prohibition.
West End
The Bahamas
West End is the oldest town and westernmost settlement on the Bahamian island of Grand Bahama. It is agreed by most academics and lawmakers that West End is the current capital of Grand Bahama, contrary to the popular belief that Freeport is the capital of the island.
From the “Early history” section
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Legendary bonefish guide Israel Rolle, known as 'Bonefish Folley', guided clients like Ernest Hemingway and Martin Luther King Jr.
West End
The Bahamas
West End is the oldest town and westernmost settlement on the Bahamian island of Grand Bahama. It is agreed by most academics and lawmakers that West End is the current capital of Grand Bahama, contrary to the popular belief that Freeport is the capital of the island.
From the “Fishing” section
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West End is only 55 nautical miles from the Florida coast, making it a popular first port of call for boaters entering Bahamian waters.
West End
The Bahamas
West End is the oldest town and westernmost settlement on the Bahamian island of Grand Bahama. It is agreed by most academics and lawmakers that West End is the current capital of Grand Bahama, contrary to the popular belief that Freeport is the capital of the island.
From the “Tourism” section
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In the late 1940s, the Butlin's firm built a 1000-guest holiday resort on West End from scratch.
West End
The Bahamas
West End is the oldest town and westernmost settlement on the Bahamian island of Grand Bahama. It is agreed by most academics and lawmakers that West End is the current capital of Grand Bahama, contrary to the popular belief that Freeport is the capital of the island.
From the “Tourism” section
Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Photo: The Literary Digest · Public Domain