Sam Sharp Square (Montego Bay)

Jamaica / Saint James / Montego Bay
 memorial, square
Originally known as Charles Square, it was named after Admiral Charles Knowles who was the Governor at the time the square was laid out (1775). At various other times it has been called The Parade, Court House Square, or simply The Square. On October 17th 1983 the statue of Sam Sharpe was unveiled to mark Jamaica's 21st year of Independence. The square was renamed in his honour.

The Right Excellent Samuel Sharpe (1801 - 1832), National Hero, was the leader of the week long Christmas rebellion which began on December 28, 1831 and spread rapidly throughout the parish. He was a Baptist deacon and freedom fighter who paid the ultimate price, his life.

Adapted from www.jamlib.org.jm/stjames_history.htm
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Coordinates:   18°28'25"N   77°55'22"W
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