Ocho Rios, St Ann Parish, Jamaica — Caribbean Region of the Americas (Greater Antilles of the West Indies)
Ocho Rios Fort
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, February 5, 2019
1. Ocho Rios Fort Marker
Ocho Rios Fort
The Ocho Rios Fort is one of the oldest buildings in Ocho
It was originally built in the 17th century and was strengethned in 1780 when Jamaica was experiencing an attack from French forces.
Its unique location allows it to aim directly at vessels entering the channel to the harbour.
It houses four cannons – relics of the past – which forms an ideal back drop for photographs.
Its presence in the town was maintained by Reynolds Jamaica Mines from 1950 until 1986, after which Jamaica Bauxite Mining took over the responsibility.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Forts and Castles • Industry & Commerce • Man-Made Features. A significant historical year for this entry is 1780.
Location. 18° 24.632′ N, 77° 7.014′ W. Marker is in Ocho Rios, St Ann Parish. The marker and fort is on the left while heading east towards Ocho Rios from St. Ann's Bay. The marker is about .5 km before the town center of Ocho Rios. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ocho Rios, St Ann Parish JM19, Jamaica. Touch for directions.
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Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, February 5, 2019
2. Ocho Rios Fort and Marker
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, February 5, 2019
3. Two of the Ocho Rios Fort cannons
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, February 5, 2019
4. Ocho Rios Fort and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 7, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 8, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 414 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 8, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
