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Roxborough | |
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Small rural community | |
Coordinates: 18°01′03″N 77°28′09″W / 18.0176°N 77.4691°W | |
Country | Jamaica |
Parish | Manchester |
Roxborough is a former estate and now a small community south of Mandeville in Manchester, Jamaica. It was the birthplace of Jamaican National Hero and politician Norman Washington Manley.[1]
History of the estate and great house
The estate was originally called "Roxbro Castle".[1] Over the years the great house became derelict until, despite renovation proposals, it was destroyed by fire in 1968.[1] As of 2012[update] there are again proposals from the Jamaica National Heritage Trust to restore the building.[1]
Economy
The main economic activity is small-scale agriculture in which the principle crops are corn, bananas, sugarcane, ackee and marijuana.[citation needed]
Notable people
Notable people from Roxborough include:
- Norman Washington Manley (Jamaican National Hero)[1]
- Turbulence (reggae artist)[citation needed]
- Mr Perfect (reggae musician)[citation needed]
References
- ^ a b c d e "Roxborough". Jamaica National Heritage Trust. Retrieved 5 December 2012.
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