The city was founded in 1835 when several British families moved to Roatán from the Cayman Islands. It is named after the pirate Captain John Coxen/Coxon due the fact that during the 17th century Roatán was once home to over 5,000 pirates living all through the island.
The town was established in 1835 when several British families relocated to Roatán from the Cayman Islands. It is named after the pirate Captain John Coxen/Coxon because during the 17th century, Roatán served as a home to more than 5,000 pirates residing throughout the island.