The Abaco Islands lie in the northern Bahamas, 180 miles off the South Florida coast. The Islands comprise the main islands of Great Abaco and Little Abaco, along with smaller barrier cays, and were first inhabited by the Lucayans.
The first European settlers of the islands were Loyalists fleeing the American Revolution who arrived in 1783. These original Loyalist settlers made a modest living by salvaging wrecks, by building small wooden boats, and basic farming.
Places of Abaco Islands
- Elbow Cay
- Gorda Cay
- Grand Cay
- Great Guana Cay
- Green Turtle Cay
- Man-O-War Cay
- Marsh Harbour
- Pelican Cay
- Scotland Cay
- Spanish Cay
- Tilloo Cay
- Treasure Cay
- Walker’s Cay