Matthew Town is the primary and only settlement located on Great Inagua Island, situated in the far southern region of the Bahamas. The town is specifically positioned on the southwest corner of the island.
The settlement was named in honor of Bahamian Governor George Buckley-Mathew, who served from 1844 to 1849. It was first established during his tenure in office and contains several historical structures dating back to the 19th century, including the Great Inagua Lighthouse built in 1870.