Saint George's, Saint George, Grenada — Caribbean Region of the Americas (Lesser Antilles of the West Indies)
Marryshow House
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, June 1, 2019
1. Marryshow House Marker
Marryshow House
This structure was once the home of T. Albert Marryshow, better known as The “Father of the Federation.” This West Indian statesman promoted the formation of one nation from all of the West Indies. Aside from its historical connections, Marryshow House is important in that it houses the local center of the University of the West Indies as well as a small reference library and an active folk theatre.
Sponsored by: Grenada National Trust
Ministry of Tourism
Erected by Grenada National Trust.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Colonial Era • Education • Man-Made Features.
Location. 12° 3.156′ N, 61° 44.91′ W. Marker is in Saint George's, Saint George. It is on H.A. Blaize Street just east of Bain Alley, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Grenada Seamen and Waterfront Workers Union (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); Destruction of the Bianca C (about 180 meters away); St. George's Methodist Church (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Roman Catholic Cathedral (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Historic Sedan Chair Portico (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Sedan Porches (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Grenada National Museum (approx. half a kilometer away); Antilles Hotel (approx. half a kilometer away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Saint George's.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, June 1, 2019
2. Marryshow House and Marker
The marker can be seen on the far left on an entrance gatepost.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 12, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 645 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 12, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
