Boundary marker St. Martin, monument op de grens tussen Frans en Nederlands Sint Maarten
The boundary marker St. Martin is an obelisk on Sint Maarten that marks the historical dividing line between two parts of the island. The monument serves as an important reference point where visitors can see the actual boundary that separates different administrative areas on the island.
The boundary marker was established to indicate the division of Sint Maarten island between different administrative areas. The monument reflects the island's complex history of territorial organization and political arrangements.
The obelisk sits in an accessible location on the island where visitors can reach it without difficulty. The best time to visit is early morning or late afternoon when the sunlight is more favorable for viewing and photography.
Inception: 1948
GPS coordinates: 18.05588,-63.04048
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:47
Saint-Martin is a Caribbean island divided between France and the Netherlands. The coastline features white sand beaches such as Orient Bay, Maho Beach, and Baie Rouge, while smaller islands like Pinel and Tintamarre sit just offshore. The interior rises to Pic Paradis, which stands 424 meters (1,391 feet) high, and is protected by land and marine nature reserves. Historic fortifications including Fort Louis and Fort Amsterdam date from the colonial period. The island shows traces of pre-Columbian settlement, including the Moho petroglyphs and the Hope Estate archaeological site. Museums in Marigot and Philipsburg document the island's history, while the Marigot Market offers local produce and crafts. Grand Case is known for its restaurants, and places like the Butterfly Farm and Parotte Ville Bird Sanctuary provide encounters with wildlife.
Fort Amsterdam
5 km
Pic Paradis
2.6 km
Fort Louis
5 km
Orient Bay
4.4 km
St. Martin of Tours' Church, Sint Maarten
3.5 km
La Loterie Farm
3.3 km
Marigot Market
5 km
St. Martin of Tours' Church, Marigot
4.9 km
Moho petroglyph
1.6 km
Parotte Ville
386 m
Sentry Hill
3.7 km
Methodist church, Philipsburg
3.5 km
Great Bay Beach
3.7 km
Guavaberry Emporium, Philipsburg
3.8 km
Estadio Jean Louis Vanterpool
4.7 km
Église Saint-Joseph de Quartier-d'Orléans
2.3 km
The Butterfly Farm
3.3 km
Tabernacle Methodist Church
1.4 km
Courthouse
3.6 km
Sint Maarten Museum
3.8 km
Mont O'Reilly
4.1 km
Église méthodiste de Marigot
5 km
Morne Valois
4.2 km
Galion Beach
3.5 km
Marigot (ulohang dakbayan)
4.7 km
Amuseum Naturalis at The Old House
3.1 km
Statue of Claude Wathey
3.4 km
Orient Beach (lapyahan sa Saint Martin)
4.3 kmReviews
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