Other current and historical names
Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Hugh Town within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Hugh Town, capital of the Scilly Islands, situated on the western side of an isthmus which connects the main body of St Mary's Island with the elevated promontory at its NE. extremity; P.O., T.O., called Scilly; consists chiefly of one long street, and has a good harbour and pier, and a fine park and promenade.