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Annandale  Originally a Scottish place name, it was owned by a Scotsman who built a great house there in the 18th Century. Black Stonedge A Scottish place name. Calabar The name originated in southeast Nigeria. Drax Hall Named after Charles Drax, a planter who willed the property for the setting up of a free school. […]

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Dunn’s River Falls This site is located approximately 8 kilometres from St. Ann’s Bay on the road to Ocho Rios. It is an exceptionally attractive little spot and a “must see” for all who visit this parish. The beach has clean bright sand that is perpetually being washed by the outpouring from the falls. It […]

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St. Ann’s Bay St. Ann’s Bay is the capital and administrative centre of the parish. It was originally called Santa Gloria by Christopher Colombus. Moneague The name is derived from the Taino name  – “Moneague”, which means “Savannah of the monkeys.” Moneague is also famous for its underground lake which surfaces occasionally. Brown’s Town Brown’s […]

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