Saint George's, Saint George, Grenada — Caribbean Region of the Americas (Lesser Antilles of the West Indies)
Sedan Porches
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, June 1, 2019
1. Sedan Porches Marker
Sedan Porches
These porches were popular in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries when sedan chairs were a form of transportation. The porches, open on two sides, would shelter passengers from bad weather when they were embarking or disembarking from their sedan chairs. These chairs were used to carry people to their carriages. Today, many “sedan porches” have been altered by enclosing the two open ends.
Sponsored by: Grenada National Trust
Ministry of Tourism
Erected by Grenada National Trust.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Colonial Era • Man-Made Features.
Location. 12° 3.166′ N, 61° 45.153′ W. Marker is in Saint George's, Saint George. Marker is on Market Hill just east of Grenville Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Historic Sedan Chair Portico (a few steps from this marker); Roman Catholic Cathedral (within shouting distance of this marker); St. George's Methodist Church (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); St. Andrew's Presbyterian Kirk (about 240 meters away); Grenada National Museum (about 240 meters
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Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, June 1, 2019
2. An additional nearby Historic Sedan Chair Portico Marker
This additional marker is only a few meters to the west of the featured marker. It reads:
Historic Sedan Chair Portico
On this site is the Sedan Chair Portico built in the 19th century during early colonial rule in Grenada for sedan chairs, which were a common mode of transportation by the free colored and landed gentry. They were carried to the building in the sedan chair, and entered and exited through the portico.
This site is recognized as a historic landmark to be preserved as part of Grenada’s history and cultural heritage.
Plaque erected by the Washington, DC Diaspora on August 10, 2012
Historic Sedan Chair Portico
On this site is the Sedan Chair Portico built in the 19th century during early colonial rule in Grenada for sedan chairs, which were a common mode of transportation by the free colored and landed gentry. They were carried to the building in the sedan chair, and entered and exited through the portico.
This site is recognized as a historic landmark to be preserved as part of Grenada’s history and cultural heritage.
Plaque erected by the Washington, DC Diaspora on August 10, 2012
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, June 1, 2019
3. Sedan Porches Marker
The featured marker is just visible on the right on the rightmost portico. The additional marker is a few steps to the left.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 11, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 11, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 223 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 11, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
