The island's name comes from that of a 17th century Dutch privateer, Joost van Dyk, who used its harbours as a hideout. Although the island is small, Jost Van Dyke boasts several notable natives, including William Thornton, architect of the U.S. Capitol Building, and John C. Lettsome (of Little Jost Van Dyke), founder of the British Medical Society.
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