George Town, Cayman Islands, British Overseas Territories

Hon. Thomas William Farrington, CBE, JP

(June 25, 1900 - May 13, 1978)

Photographed by James Hulse, February 11, 2025

1. Hon. Thomas William Farrington, CBE, JP Marker

Inscription. A former legislator and statesman, he became one of the Cayman Islands' most outstanding citizens. A man of wisdom, persuasiveness, and sincerity, he represented the district of West Bay in the Legislative Assembly for 55 years, including time spent as the first elected member to be responsible for finance.

He helped to establish what is today the John Gray High School and was instrumental in the development of the Cayman Islands' first airport. A key contributor to discussions regarding local participation in the West Indies Federation, he was among the first to be elected to the Executive Council after the first Constitution was introduced in 1959.

In 1965, he became the first Caymanian to be honoured by Queen Elizabeth II as a Commander of the British Empire.

He was named "Father of the House" for his lengthy and continuous service in the Legislative Assembly, as much as for his wisdom and insight in matters of public interest.

Declared a National Hero in 2011.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Heroes. A significant historical year for this entry is 1959.

Location. 19° 17.774′ N, 81° 22.898′ W. Marker is in George Town, Cayman Islands. It is at the intersection of Fort Street and Edward Street, on the right when traveling east on

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Fort Street. The marker is located in Heroes Square. Touch for map. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is one of the Lesser Antilles

on the Caribbean Sea,

in North America,

and in the Anglosphere.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Hon. Mary Evelyn Wood, Cert. Hon. (here, next to this marker); Caymanian Catboat (here, next to this marker); Hon. Dr. Roy Edison McTaggart (here, next to this marker); Honourable Leila Elberta Ross-Shier, Cert. Hon. (within shouting distance of this marker); Hon. William Warren Conolly, OBE, JP (within shouting distance of this marker); Hon. Ormond Lauder Panton, OBE (within shouting distance of this marker); Steps to Equality (within shouting distance of this marker); Hon. Sybil Ione McLaughlin, MBE, JP (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in George Town.

The Thomas William Farrington statue and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, February 11, 2025

2. The Thomas William Farrington statue and Marker

The view of the marker (right) and statue from the park image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, February 11, 2025

3. The view of the marker (right) and statue from the park

Credits. This page was last revised on February 18, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 17, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 218 times since then and 92 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 18, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.