Green Park Great House

Green Park Great House, located in the parish of Trelawny, has a rich history that traces back to the mid-18th century. Initially called Green Pond, the estate was first acquired by George Sinclair of St. Ann around 1740, named after a small pond located on the property. Over the years, Green Park passed through the hands of various owners, including notable figures like William Clarke of Hanover, Edward Barrett (the great-grandfather of poet Elizabeth Barrett Browning), and James Peterkin. In 1761, the property was owned by Kingston merchants Southworth and Kenion, with Southworth beginning the construction of the present Great House. Unfortunately, he passed before its completion but left behind the name change from Green Pond to Green Park. The property was eventually inherited by William Artherton, who completed the construction. His descendants owned the estate until 1910. Later, the house was owned by Ray Fremmer until his death. Green Park Great House remains a symbol of Jamaica’s colonial past and a landmark that reflects the changing ownership and the evolving history of the island.