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Montego Bay, St James Parish, Jamaica — Caribbean Region of the Americas (Greater Antilles of the West Indies)
 

Jamaica's Independence and Royal Visit

 
 
Jamaica's Independence and Royal Visit Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, February 8, 2019
1. Jamaica's Independence and Royal Visit Marker
Inscription.

This tablet commemorates Jamaica’s achievement of independence on the 6th of August, 1962, and the visit of Her Royal Highness The Princess Margaret Countess of Snowdon and The Earl of Snowdon to Montego Bay on the 8th of August, 1962.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial EraNotable Events. A significant historical date for this entry is August 6, 1962.
 
Location. 18° 28.41′ N, 77° 55.384′ W. Marker is in Montego Bay, St James Parish. Marker is at the intersection of Saint James Street and Market Street, on the right when traveling south on Saint James Street. Touch for map. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Montego Bay Civic Centre (a few steps from this marker); Sam Sharpe (within shouting distance of this marker); The Cage (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Montego Armoury (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Fort Montego Cannons (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Fort Montego History (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Montego Bay History (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); Old Hospital Park (approx. 1.1 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Montego Bay.
 
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Jamaica's Independence and Royal Visit Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, February 8, 2019
2. Jamaica's Independence and Royal Visit Marker
The marker is to the left of the entrance doors to the Montego Bay Civic Centre.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on July 7, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 12, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 150 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on February 12, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.

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