St James
- Coordinates
- 18.38333, -77.88333
The St James lighthouse is located in the parish of St James, which is situated on the north-west end of the island of Jamaica in the county of Cornwall. The parish has a total area of 595 square kilometers and a population of 184,662 as of 2012.
The parish of St James has a rich history, dating back to the Spanish occupation of Jamaica. The parish was given the name St James in honor of King James II by Sir Thomas Modyford, the island's first English Governor. The parish was one of the poorest during the beginning of English rule, but it became one of the most important sugar-producing parishes after the treaty with the Maroons in 1739.
The parish has undergone significant development over the years, with the city of Montego Bay being officially named the second city of Jamaica in 1981. However, the parish has also experienced destruction due to fires and rebellions, including a rebellion led by Samuel Sharpe in 1831. The parish is also the birthplace of Samuel Sharpe, one of Jamaica's seven National Heroes. Unfortunately, there is limited information available about the St James lighthouse itself, but the parish of St James has a fascinating history and plays an important role in Jamaica's history and development.
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- '''St. James''' is a suburban parish, located on the north-west end of the island of Jamaica in the county of Cornwall. Its capital is Montego Bay (derived from the Spanish word ''manteca'' (lard) because many wild hogs were found there, from which lard was made). Montego Bay was officially named the second city of Jamaica, behind Kingston, in 1981, although Montego Bay became a city in 1980 through an act of the Jamaican Parliament. The parish is the birthplace of the Right Excellent Samuel Sharpe (died 1833), one of Jamaica's seven National Heroes.
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- St James *