Saint Elizabeth Parish - Wikipedia
Saint Elizabeth, one of Jamaica's largest parishes, is located in the southwest of the island, in the county of Cornwall. Its capital, Black River, is located at the mouth of the Black River, the widest on the island.
St. Elizabeth is thought to been named in honor of Lady Elizabeth Modyford, wife of the first Governor of Jamaica (1664-71). Prior to 1703, the parish stretched across the current parishes of Westmoreland, Hanover and Manchester. The size of the parish is 1,212.4km2.
St. Elizabeth – JN Foundation - Parish Histories of Jamaica
Jul 30, 2020 · St Elizabeth is one of Jamaica’s oldest parishes, having been among the second group of parishes which were in existence by 1671, following closely on the first batch which had been created by the Jamaican Assembly in 1664.
St Elizabeth - Jamaica Homes
St Elizabeth’s history is a tapestry of Taino ingenuity, Spanish enterprise, and English resilience. Its role as Jamaica’s breadbasket parish, combined with its diverse cultural and historical legacy, makes it a cornerstone of Jamaica’s heritage.
Saint Elizabeth Parish Jamaica
St Elizabeth is a parish in the south-western section of Jamaica. It is located in the county of Cornwall, bordered by St. James and Trelawny to the north, Westmoreland to the west, Manchester to the east and the Caribbean Sea.
St Elizabeth Jamaica - The Second Largest Parish - Jamaica …
St Elizabeth Jamaica is said to be the second largest parish on the island. It boasts a measurement of approximately 1212.4 square km. The capital of St. Elizabeth is Black River.
THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Saint Elizabeth Parish (2024) - Tripadvisor
Things to Do in Saint Elizabeth Parish, Jamaica: See Tripadvisor's 12,158 traveler reviews and photos of Saint Elizabeth Parish tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in January.
The Parish of St. Elizabeth Jamaica - Jamaica Global Online
Mar 18, 2018 · Known affectionately as “St Bess” by parishioners , or more colloquially as St. E (saintE), the parish of St Elizabeth has to be one of ,if not the most fascinating of Jamaica’s 14 parishes. Why is this so?
History | St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation
St. Elizabeth is Jamaica’s third largest parish, known as ‘the bread basket’ of the nation, is located in the southwest of the island, in the county of Cornwall. Its capital, Saint Elizabeth originally included most of the south-west part of the island, but in 1703 Westmoreland was taken from it and in 1814 a part of Manchester.
St. Elizabeth-History – Celebrating Jamaica 55
Jun 7, 2017 · St. Elizabeth was once the largest parish in Jamaica. It was split to form parts of Westmoreland and Manchester, and named in honor of Lady Elizabeth Modyford, wife of Sir Thomas Modyford, Governor of Jamaica between 1664 and 1671.