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SAM SHARPE SQUARE: The town centre of Montego
Bay, this cobble-stoned square features a fountain and bronze
statuary. The square is
named for the National Hero Sam "Daddy" Sharpe, credited
with instigating the slaves' Christmas Rebellion in 1831, which
helped to expedite the abolition decree. Link to History (Sam
Sharpe) section The statues by Jamaican sculptor Kay Sullivan
depict Sharpe preaching to followers.
THE CAGE:
A small stone and brick building situated in Sam Sharpe
Square, the Cage
was used as a lock-up for drunken seamen and
runaway slaves. It was
also used to imprison plantation slaves on market days who did not
leave the square by 3 p.m.
CIVIC CENTRE: The elegant fountain in the centre of the
square was the gift of a banana baron J.E. Kerr at the turn of the
century.
BURCHELL BAPTIST CHURCH:
Named for the brave abolitionist, the Rev. Thomas Burchell,
the church was rebuilt in 1835 after it was destroyed by an angry
mob. Sam Sharpe was a
deacon of the church, and his remains are buried here.
CHURCH STREET: Several interesting buildings are located on
this street, including the plantation-style police station at Water
Lane and the splendid Georgian First Life Insurance Co. building.
ST JAMES PARISH CHURCH: This
impressive Parish church, founded in 1782, contains several fine
works by John Bacon, a famous late 18th century British sculptor. Also on St. James Street is the
TOWN HOUSE, a
well preserved 1765 Georgian mansion and restaurant
– a wonderfully quiet oasis from the busy streets.
CREEK DOME: This brick and stone structure is actually a
hexagon with crenellated castle turret. Built in 1837
over the underground spring which supplied drinking water to the
city of Montego Bay, it was home to the Keeper of the Creek, who
collected a toll from those seeking fresh water.
DOME HOUSE:
A restored plantation home of cut stone and opulent interior.
For further heritage information, see the
Jamaican National Heritage Trust, whose
mission is to inspire a sense of national pride through the
promotion, preservation, and development of our material cultural
heritage.
Montego Bay boasts many fine beaches.
Several are located along Gloucester Avenue, or the ‘Hip
Strip’.
 DOCTORS CAVE: Is Montego Bay’s most famous beach.
Water sports are available, and it’s fine, white sand beach
and crystal waters are even more enjoyable with the addition of a
snack and beach bar, changing rooms and gift shop.
Adjacent, CORNWALL BEACH has the same beautiful sand and
clear water; it is popular with locals, offering water sports, a bar
built around a massive almond tree, changing rooms, snack bar and
shops. Volleyball is
available, and the complex has a stage for concerts.
WALTER FLETCHER BEACH: Hosts the AQUASOL THEME PARK,
complete
with beautifully painted buildings of idyllic underwater scenes.
Attractions include go-karts, water sports including
trampolines, wave runners, parasailing and a glass-bottom boat, plus
tennis courts, table tennis and a large bar and restaurant.
MONTEGO BAY MARINE PARK
is a 15 square-mile protected area from the Sangster International
Airport westward to the Great River. It
includes the Bogue Lagoon, a vital mangrove breeding area for fish
and birds. A
partnership between USAID, the government of Jamaica, and local friends of the sea, the marine park is run by the Montego Bay Marine
Park Trust whose goal is to rehabilitate the marine environment.
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