Roseau, Saint George Parish, Dominica — Caribbean Region of the Americas (Lesser Antilles of the West Indies)
Anglican Church
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Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, June 9, 2019
1. Anglican Church Marker
Anglican Church
1820 A permanent Anglican church was constructed on current site.
British government funded the construction of the church for £6,500.
It was built in the style of the Regency period which consists of a square, solid stone structure with long windows and three hip roofs point east to west.
1902 The size and style of the building changed when it was extended due to a sudden influx of British settlers.
1979 The church was severely damaged by Hurricane David on Aug. 29th. It was eventually rebuilt.
2017 The roof of the church was destroyed again by Hurricane Maria on September 18th.
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The Anglican cemetery still holds the oldest tombstones and inscriptions on the island. The cemetery itself is situated half a mile from the church to the south at the beginning of Newtown
The Celtic Cross reads In loving memory of William Potts Rees Williams, born in North Wales 29th Sept. 1853 and entered into rest 19th June 1910. For 29 years medical officer in Dominica.
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The Anglican Church per-1902.
Celtic Cross is that of Dr. Rees Williams, Father of Jean Ryhs, famous author born in Dominica.
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Man-Made Features • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is June 19, 1910.
Location. 15° 17.766′ N, 61° 23.17′ W. Marker is in Roseau, Saint George Parish. It is at the intersection of Victoria Street and Turkey Lane, on the right when traveling west on Victoria Street. 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 was once a British colony.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Neg Mawon Emancipation Monument (here, next to this marker); World Wars Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Glory to the French from Dominica (within shouting distance of this marker); Carnegie Library of Roseau (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Methodist Church (about 150 meters away); Old Market Square (about 150 meters away); Roseau Bayfront
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, June 9, 2019
2. Anglican Church and Marker
The marker is mounted to the perimeter wall of the church, towards the left. The ruins of the church can be seen towards the right.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, June 9, 2019
3. Anglican Church of Roseau
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, June 9, 2019
4. Anglican Church
A view of the Anglican Church courtyard, now unceremoniously used for a cell phone company's parking area. The courtyard also includes a very dilapidated cemetery, seen towards the left in this view towards the south.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 1, 2013
5. Anglican Church of Roseau prior to Hurricane Maria
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, June 9, 2019
6. A view of some of the graves at the Anglican Church
Credits. This page was last revised on September 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 15, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 714 times since then and 57 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 15, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 5. submitted on June 18, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 6. submitted on June 15, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
