Falmouth, Trelawny Parish, Jamaica — Caribbean Region of the Americas (Greater Antilles of the West Indies)
History of Falmouth
Photographed by Flexible Fotography
1. History of Falmouth Marker
Originally founded in 1769, Falmouth grew through the end of the eighteenth century to be the major port and the seat for the Parish of Trelawny, one of the most productive sugar parishes in Jamaica. Historically dominated by merchants and traders, Falmouth was important in Jamaican slaves' struggle for emancipation. Falmouth has remained a commercial center in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, the site of a weekly market that draws shoppers and vendors from surrounding areas. The remarkable density of historic buildings remaining in Falmouth, many of which local residents have lived in and maintained, is a testimony to the town's rich heritage.
Erected by The Port Authority.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 18° 29.535′ N, 77° 39.035′ W. Marker is in Falmouth, Trelawny Parish. It can be reached from Unnamed street east of Seaboard Street, on the right when traveling east. The marker is on an unnamed feeder street to the cruise ship dock. Touch for map. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is one of the Greater 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 Spanish colony and specifically also a British colony.
Other nearby markers. At least 2 other markers are within 19 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Water Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Rose Hall Great House (approx. 18 kilometers away in St James Parish).
Credits. This page was last revised on February 21, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 22, 2024, by Flexible Fotography of San Diego, California. This page has been viewed 272 times since then and 26 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on April 22, 2024, by Flexible Fotography of San Diego, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
Editor’s want-list for this marker. A wide view photo of the marker and the surrounding area together in context. • Photos of "historic buildings" mentioned in the marker text. • Can you help?
