Morant Bay, St Thomas Parish, Jamaica — Caribbean Region of the Americas (Greater Antilles of the West Indies)
The Jamaican Martyrs of October 1865
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, June 30, 2022
1. The Jamaican Martyrs of October 1865 Marker
In remembrance of Paul Bogle
George William Gordon and the 437 Jamaican Martys of October 1865 who fell because they loved freedom
In gratitude from the generations who now witness that they did not die in vain
October 1965
Here in June 1965 were uncovered the last remains of the Martyrs of October 1865
Erected 1965.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Charity & Public Work • Civil Rights • Colonial Era. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1965.
Location. 17° 52.829′ N, 76° 24.507′ W. Marker is in Morant Bay, St Thomas Parish. Marker is on South Street just south of Highbury, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 1 other marker is within walking distance of this marker. St. Thomas Parish World War I Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker).
Also see . . . The Morant Bay Rebellion at Wikipedia. (Submitted on July 7, 2022.)
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Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, June 30, 2022
2. The Jamaican Martyrs of October 1865 Marker
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, June 30, 2022
3. The Jamaican Martyrs of October 1865 Marker
This view of the memorial is towards the south and the sea.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, June 30, 2022
4. Fort Morant Bay
The memorial is just south of the remains of Fort Morant, built around 1758 with nine guns. The fort is directly south of the old Morant Bay Courthouse. The courthouse, which was burned in 1865 as part of the Morant Bay Rebellion, burned again in an accident in 2007 and is currently in ruins.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 7, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 6, 2022, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 195 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 6, 2022, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 7, 2022, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
