Alexander Hamilton Birthplace

Spending a week in Nevis (Lesser Antilles) exploring and enjoying the sun and culture. Took awhile to find, but we found the birthplace of Alexander Hamilton, our first Secretary of the Treasury. He was born on Nevis in the mid 1700's; pretty interesting guy if you haven't ever read much about him.




During Washington's presidency, Hamilton became the first secretary of the Treasury. In this position he secured the traditional strength of American finance. He is chiefly responsible for establishing the credit of the United States, both at home and abroad. His Report on the Public Credit, Jan. 14, 1790, constituted a watershed in American history. It marked an end of an era of bankruptcy and repudiation.