Seaford_Town,_Jamaica

Seaford Town, Jamaica

Seaford Town, Jamaica

Settlement located in the parish of Westmoreland in Jamaica


Seaford Town is a settlement located in the parish of Westmoreland in Jamaica. It is located on the westernmost side of the island. It is commonly known as "German Town," due to the settlement of the area by German labourers in approximately 1835.[1][2]

Seaford Town
Seaford Town
Location of Seaford Town in Jamaica

History

It was founded by Charles Ellis, 1st Baron Seaford.


References

  1. Koch, Laura (31 March 2014). "New Movement In 'German Town'". The Gleaner Company (Media) Limited. The Gleaner. Retrieved 30 July 2016.
  2. Wright, Keril (1 January 2009). "Seaford Town, 178 years on..." Jamaica Observer. Retrieved 30 July 2016.

18.250963°N 77.906747°W / 18.250963; -77.906747


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