Browsing: Jamaican History and Heritage Glossary

Claremont, a town in Saint Ann Parish, Jamaica, was originally called “Finger Post” before being renamed after “Clermont House,” the…

Hopewell is a tranquil settlement and fishing village located in Hanover Parish, Jamaica, approximately 15 kilometers (about 9 miles) west…

Norman Gardens and Vineyard Town are neighboring communities in eastern Kingston, Jamaica, offering a mix of residential living and local…

The Rio Nuevo Battle Site, located near the Rio Nuevo river in Jamaica’s Saint Mary Parish, marks the location of…

The Blue Hole, also called Irie Blue Hole or Secret Falls, is a hidden gem in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. Unlike crowded tourist spots, it…

Christ Church, located at 1 East Street in Morant Bay, St. Thomas, Jamaica, is an Anglican church with a rich…

Cedar Valley is a community located in the parish of Saint Thomas, Jamaica, situated at approximately 17.99°N latitude and 76.58°W…

Brown’s Town, located in St. Ann Parish, Jamaica, is a historic market town founded in the early 19th century by…

Tamarind Great House, located near Oracabessa in Saint Mary Parish, Jamaica, is a historic estate with a rich and varied…

Christiana is a small town nestled in the mountains of Manchester Parish, Jamaica, approximately 825 meters above sea level. Located…

Balaclava, Saint Elizabeth: A Historic Rural Gem Balaclava is a rural town in northern Saint Elizabeth Parish, Jamaica, located at…

Alston is a rural community in northern Clarendon Parish, Jamaica, near the border with Manchester Parish. Located at approximately 18.17°N…

Gayle is a settlement located in the Saint Mary Parish of Jamaica, positioned at approximately 18.331°N latitude and 77.007°W longitude.…

Dias is a locality in Hanover Parish, Jamaica, situated at approximately 18.39°N latitude and 78.19°W longitude, with an elevation of…

Cascade is a settlement located in Hanover Parish, Jamaica, situated at approximately 18.40°N latitude and 78.10°W longitude. The community is…