Mahaut, Saint Paul Parish, Dominica — Caribbean Region of the Americas (Lesser Antilles of the West Indies)
Edward Oliver Le Blanc
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, April 15, 2016
1. Edward Oliver Le Blanc Marker
In Honour of:
Edward Oliver Le Blanc
Statesman
Member of the Federal Parliament of the West Indies
(1958-1960)
Chief Minister and Minister of Finance
(1961-1967)
Premier of Dominica
1967-1974
The construction of the West Coast Road occurred under his
direction during 1968 to 1972
He joined the Dominica Labour Party (DLP) in 1957 and
in 1961 led the DLP to its first victory, winning the Roseau South
constituency.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1923.
Location. 15° 21.92′ N, 61° 24.116′ W. Marker is in Mahaut, Saint Paul Parish. It is on West Coast Road, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Touch for directions.
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 8 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Sugar and Canefield Estate (approx. 3.8 kilometers away); Woodbridge Bay (approx. 6.3 kilometers away in Saint George Parish); Simon Bolivar (approx. 6.8 kilometers away in Saint George Parish); Pottersville (approx. 6.8 kilometers away in Saint George Parish); Cecil E. A. Rawle (approx. 6.9 kilometers away in Saint George Parish); a different marker also named Pottersville
this page online
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, April 15, 2016
2. Edward Oliver Le Blanc Marker
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, April 15, 2016
3. Edward Oliver Le Blanc's House
After his term as Premier, Le Blanc retired to this, his home in Vieille Casse on the northern tip of Dominica.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 29, 2018. It was originally submitted on May 2, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 582 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 2, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
