Rivière Dorée, Choiseul, Saint Lucia — Caribbean Region (Lesser Antilles)
The Rivière Dorée Grace Church
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, September 1, 2018
1. The Rivière Dorée Grace Church Marker
Welcome to the Rivière Dorée Grace Church
Was built in 1846 by the Alexander Family of Scotland. The family remains and those African Prince – Prince John lie in the cemetery across the road
The school was the first to be built after Emancipation in 1834
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Charity & Public Work • Churches & Religion • Colonial Era. A significant historical year for this entry is 1846.
Location. 13° 45.893′ N, 61° 2.173′ W. Marker is in Rivière Dorée, Choiseul. Marker is on Leeward Highway, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 3 other markers are within 23 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Pitons World Heritage Site (approx. 11.7 kilometers away in Soufrière); In Memory of Two Banana Farmers Killed (approx. 21.8 kilometers away in Dennery); Pétronille Dwine (approx. 22.3 kilometers away in Dennery).
Regarding The Rivière Dorée Grace Church. As of September 1, 2018, the cemetery across the street from the church was enclosed by roofing sheet metal for a fence and was
this page online
The Slavery Abolition Act of 1833 came into effect on August 1, 1834. In practical terms, only slaves below the age of six were freed in the colonies, such as here in St. Lucia. Former slaves over the age of six were redesignated as "apprentices", and their servitude was abolished in two stages: the first set of apprenticeships came to an end on August 1, 1838, while the final apprenticeships were scheduled to cease on August 1, 1840. The Act specifically excluded "the Territories in the Possession of the East India Company, or to the Island of Ceylon, or to the Island of Saint Helena." The exceptions were eliminated in 1843.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, September 1, 2018
2. The Rivière Dorée Grace Church and Marker
The marker and a sign for church services for the Grace Anglican Church are to the left of the entrance.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, September 1, 2018
3. The altar of the Rivière Dorée Grace Church
Credits. This page was last revised on September 3, 2018. It was originally submitted on September 3, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 259 times since then and 80 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 3, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
