Castleton, St Mary Parish, Jamaica — Caribbean Region of the Americas (Greater Antilles of the West Indies)
Welcome to the Wag Water River Walk
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, June 23, 2022
1. Welcome to the Wag Water River Walk Marker
Welcome to the Wag Water River Walk
This takes us along the banks of the river through the lush garden. The river is one of Jamaica's most beautiful rivers, which rises in the mountains of St. Andrew, flows for just over 36 kilometres through St. Mary and empties into the sea west of Annotto Bay. The Wag Water River, formerly called Agua Alta, is one of two rivers that supply water to Kingston. The Wag Water River provides pools for refreshing recreation, baptisms and irrigation for plants in the garden.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Parks & Recreational Areas • Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 18° 10.358′ N, 76° 49.363′ W. Marker is in Castleton, St Mary Parish. Marker can be reached from Route A3, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 18 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Castleton Botanical Gardens (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Castleton Botanical Gardens (about 120 meters away); The Castleton Botanical Gardens Story (about 120 meters away); Welcome to Castleton Botanic Gardens (about 120 meters away); Castleton Botanical Formal Garden (about 150 meters away);
this page online
Regarding Welcome to the Wag Water River Walk. The name of the river is interesting as it shows how the original Spanish name (Agua Alta or High Water) eventually transformed into Wag Water in English based on its sound and not its meaning.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, June 23, 2022
2. Welcome to the Wag Water River Walk Marker
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, June 23, 2022
3. Another view of The Wag Water River
Credits. This page was last revised on June 26, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 26, 2022, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 363 times since then and 185 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 26, 2022, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
