Cottle Church

Thomas Cottle, a Nevisian lawyer, had the church constructed by the people he had enslaved. The construction began in 1822 and was completed in 1824 despite a severe economic depression.

Opened on May 5, 1824, the Cottle Church was notable for being the first on Nevis to welcome everyone, including enslaved individuals, for worship. The church's first Reverend was Rev. Daniel Davis. Following Thomas Cottle's death in 1828, the church fell into disuse. It was later rebuilt by Governor Sir Graham Briggs in the late 19th century, but it again fell into ruin as the island's population declined at the turn of the 20th century. Today, the Cottle Church is being preserved and is open to the public.

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