The island's indigenous Taino name is Ay Ay ("the river"). Its indigenous Carib name is Cibuquiera ("the stony land"). Its modern name, Saint Croix, is derived from the French Sainte-Croix, itself a translation of the … See more

Igneri pottery indicates human presence on the island from 1 to 700, followed by the Taíno from 700 to 1425, before the encroachment by the Caribs in 1425; the island was uninhabited by 1590.
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Saint Croix lies at 17°45′N 64°45′W / 17.750°N 64.750°W . The United States' easternmost point in the western hemisphere is St. Croix's Point Udall. The island has an area of 214.66 km (82.88 sq mi). The ter… See more