Clare Valley, Saint Andrew, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines — Caribbean Region of the Americas (Lesser Antilles in the West Indies)
King Jugbo-Jugbo Fem
Historical Site
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, April 21, 2015
1. King Jugbo-Jugbo Fem Marker
(King Ja Ja of Opobo - 1821 to 1891) lived at this site. One of many during his years of exile (1888-1891) by the British from Opobo in West Africa.
King Ja Ja was banished to ensure British dominance especially in the palm oil trade in what is now Ghana.
The King was never able to realize his dearest wish of returning to Opobo. He died en route in Tenerife on 7th July 1981 (sic, 1891).
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical date for this entry is July 7, 1981.
Location. 13° 9.49′ N, 61° 14.447′ W. Marker is in Clare Valley, Saint Andrew. Marker is on Edinboro Road. Touch for map. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 6 other markers are within 18 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Welcome to Fort Charlotte (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Fort Charlotte (about 240 meters away); Kingston Methodist Church (approx. 1.4 kilometers away in Saint George); Saint Vincent World War I Monument (approx. 1.7 kilometers away in Saint George); Kingstown Old Public Library (approx. 2 kilometers away in Saint George); Byera Tunnel (approx. 17.2 kilometers away in Charlotte).
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Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, April 21, 2015
2. Wide view of King Jugbo-Jugbo Fem Marker
1950s
3. King Jugbo-Jugbo Fem cottage at Fort Charlotte
Credits. This page was last revised on January 2, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 24, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 686 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 24, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 3. submitted on April 4, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
