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National Heritage Sites in Jamaica

Counties & Parishes of Jamaica

CountyParishCapitalArea (km²)
CornwallHanoverLucea450
Saint ElizabethBlack River1,212
Saint JamesMontego Bay595
TrelawnyFalmouth875
WestmorelandSavanna-la-Mar807
MiddlesexClarendonMay Pen1,196
ManchesterMandeville830
Saint AnnSt. Ann’s Bay1,213
Saint CatherineSpanish Town1,192
Saint MaryPort Maria611
SurreyKingstonKingston25
PortlandPort Antonio814
Saint AndrewHalf Way Tree453
Saint ThomasMorant Bay743

Heritage Sites by Parish

Clarendon

CategorySite Name
BuildingsHalse Hall Great House
Churches, Cemeteries & TombsSt. Peter’s Church, Alley
Clock TowersMay Pen Clock Tower
Natural SitesMilk River Spa
BotanicalMason River Botanical Station
LighthousesPortland Lighthouse

Hanover

CategorySite Name
BuildingsGreat Barbican Estate, Tamarind Lodge, Old Hanover Gaol, Tryall Great House
Forts & MilitaryFort Charlotte
Historic SitesBlenheim (Birthplace of Sir Alexander Bustamante)

Kingston

CategorySite Name
Buildings40 Harbour Street, Headquarters House, Kingston Railway Station, Admiralty Houses
Churches, Cemeteries & TombsOld Jewish Cemetery, Coke Methodist Church, Holy Trinity Cathedral
Statues & MemorialsBust of General Antonio Maceo, The Cenotaph, Various National Heroes’ Monuments
Forts & MilitaryFort Charles, Port Royal
Historic SitesLiberty Hall, Port Royal & Palisadoes
Public BuildingsWard Theatre, George William Gordon House

Manchester

CategorySite Name
BuildingsMarlborough Great House, Northern Caribbean University Buildings, Marshall’s Pen Great House
Historic SitesRoxborough Castle Plantation (Birthplace of Norman Manley)
Public BuildingsMandeville Court House

Portland

CategorySite Name
BuildingsDeMontevin Lodge, Orange Bay Railway Station
Churches, Cemeteries & TombsChrist Church Anglican
Forts & MilitaryFort George, Old Military Barracks
Public BuildingsBuff Bay Court House, Port Antonio Court House
LighthousesFolly Lighthouse
Statues & MemorialsThe Cenotaph, Port Antonio
Historic SitesTitchfield Peninsula

Saint Andrew

CategorySite Name
Aqueducts & BridgesPapine-Mona Aqueduct
BuildingsBob Marley Museum, Jamaica College, Devon House, Mona Great House
Churches, Cemeteries & TombsJamaica Free Baptist Church, St. Andrew Parish Church
Clock TowersHalf Way Tree Clock Tower
Public BuildingsUWI Mona Campus
LighthousesPlumb Point Lighthouse
Natural SitesHope Botanical Gardens, Rockfort Mineral Bath

Saint Ann

CategorySite Name
BuildingsBellevue Great House, Seville Great House, Moneague Inn
Churches, Cemeteries & TombsOur Lady of Perpetual Help Church
Historic Sites32 Market Street (Birthplace of Marcus Garvey)

Saint Catherine

CategorySite Name
Aqueducts & BridgesBushy Park Aqueduct, Old Iron Bridge
BuildingsColbeck Castle, Highgate House, Spanish Town Railway Station
Caves & MiddensTwo Sisters Caves, Whitemarl Arawak Museum
Historic SitesPort Henderson, Spanish Town Historic District
Churches, Cemeteries & TombsCathedral of St. Jago de la Vega

Saint Elizabeth

CategorySite Name
BuildingsAppleton Railway Station, Magdala House, Invercauld House
Historic SitesBlack River Historic District
Natural SitesBlack River Spa
LighthousesLover’s Leap Lighthouse

Saint James

CategorySite Name
BuildingsBarnett Street Police Station, Greenwood Great House, Rose Hall Great House
Churches, Cemeteries & TombsSalter’s Hill Baptist Church, St. James Parish Church
Public BuildingsOld Court House (Montego Bay Civic Centre)
Statues & MemorialsSam Sharpe Monument

Saint Mary

CategorySite Name
BuildingsFirefly Estate, Golden Clouds, Harmony Hall Great House
LighthousesGalina Lighthouse
Forts & MilitaryFort Haldane
Historic SitesRio Nuevo Battle Site
Public BuildingsOld Court House (Port Maria Civic Centre)

Saint Thomas

CategorySite Name
BuildingsOrange Park
Churches, Cemeteries & TombsChrist Church, Morant Bay
LighthousesMorant Point Lighthouse
Historic SitesStony Gut (Home of Paul Bogle)
Natural SitesBath Fountain Spa, Bath Botanical Gardens
Public BuildingsMorant Bay Court House
Statues & MemorialsPaul Bogle Statue

Trelawny

CategorySite Name
BuildingsBarrett House, Carlton House, Stewart Castle, Vale Royal Great House
Churches, Cemeteries & TombsSt. Peter’s Anglican Church
Clock TowersDuncans Clock Tower
Forts & MilitaryFort Balcarres
Historic SitesFalmouth Historic District

Westmoreland

CategorySite Name
BuildingsThomas Manning Building
Forts & MilitarySavanna-la-Mar Fort
LighthousesNegril Lighthouse
MiscellaneousCast Iron Fountain

This table format makes it easy to scan and find information by parish.

Disclaimer: The information provided in this table is based on data published by the Jamaica National Heritage Trust. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, updates or changes to heritage site listings may not be reflected here. For the most up-to-date and official information, please visit the Jamaica National Heritage Trust website or contact the relevant authorities.


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