Roseau, Saint George Parish, Dominica — Caribbean Region of the Americas (Lesser Antilles of the West Indies)
Old Prison
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Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 1, 2026
1. Old Prison Marker
1750s
Built during French occupation.
1761
It continued to be used as a prison by the British after capturing the island.
It was the only prison in Dominica until 1784, when a new one was constructed at the top of King George V St, to replace it.
1784
It served as a private residence since the relocation of the prison and is owned by the same family since 1800.
Part of the building wall runs along one of the last cobbled streets in Roseau - John's Lane.
The other part of building's wall is on Old Street - one of the earliest streets in Roseau dating from the French period.
Captions
1980s photo of John's Lane, one of the last remaining cobblestone streets in Roseau.
1902, looking south along the Old Street, Roseau, Dominica at the junction of Hillsborough Street with the steeple of St. George's Anglican Church in the distance.
Erected by Dominica Ministry of Tourism and Culture.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1761.
Location. 15° 17.85′ N, 61° 23.249′ W. Marker is in Roseau, Saint George Parish. It is at the intersection of Old Street
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Regionally, it is one of the Lesser Antilles on the Caribbean Sea, in 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: Old Market Square (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Roseau Bayfront (about 120 meters away); Methodist Church (about 150 meters away); Glory to the French from Dominica (about 150 meters away); World Wars Memorial (about 180 meters away); Roseau Cathedral (about 180 meters away); a different marker also named Roseau Bayfront (about 210 meters away); Neg Mawon Emancipation Monument (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Roseau.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 1, 2026
2. Old Prison and Marker
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 1, 2026
3. John's Lane, mentioned on the marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 1, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 1, 2026, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 28 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 1, 2026, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
