Bahamas · Bahamas
San Salvador
Columbus's probable first landfall.
- Population
- 824 (2022)
- Columbus
- October 12, 1492
- Lighthouse
- 1887
Then
- 1492
Columbus probably lands here on October 12. The Lucayans call it Guanahaní.
- 1887
The Dixon Hill lighthouse is built.
- 1926
Watling's Island officially becomes San Salvador.
Now
Cockburn Town is the main settlement.