Bridgetown, Saint Michael, Barbados — Caribbean Region of the Americas (Lesser Antilles of the West Indies)
The Main Guard
Barbados Garrison
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 27, 2019
1. The Main Guard Marker
The Main Guard
Built in 1804
Still known today as The Main Guard
At the central point of the Garrison, this building was also used for courts martial, with prisoners held in the guard house at rear. Sold into private hands in 1906, it became the private Savannah Club until its purchase by the Government in 1989.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Forts and Castles • Man-Made Features. A significant historical year for this entry is 1804.
Location. 13° 4.815′ N, 59° 36.409′ W. Marker is in Bridgetown, Saint Michael. It is on Garrison Road just north of Hastings Main Road (Route H7), on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bridgetown, Saint Michael BB14038, Barbados. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is one of the Lesser Antilles on the Caribbean Sea, on in the Atlantic Ocean, in North America, in the Western Hemisphere, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Royal Artillery Barracks (within shouting distance of this marker); Monument to Those Lost in the 1831 Hurricane (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Barbados Independence Monument (about 150 meters away); Engineers Office & Quarters (about 150 meters away); Commissariat for the British Garrison (about 150 meters away); Commonwealth War Graves (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The Barbados Military Cemetery
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Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 27, 2019
2. The Main Guard and Marker
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 27, 2019
3. Additional Main Guard signage
The Main Guard
Office of the Garrison Secretary
Headquarters for:
Barbados Legion
Barbados Poppy League
Barbados Military Cemetery Association
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Barbados Officers Association
Office of the Garrison Secretary
Headquarters for:
Barbados Legion
Barbados Poppy League
Barbados Military Cemetery Association
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Barbados Officers Association
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 27, 2019
4. A dedication plaque for the 2003 restoration of The Main Guard's iconic tower
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 27, 2019
5. Collection of colonial-era cannon in front of The Main Guard
Credits. This page was last revised on June 8, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 8, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 698 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 8, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
