
Introduction to the Encyclopedia of Jamaica
Jamaica is a land of remarkable history, vibrant culture, and breathtaking natural beauty, celebrated for its influence on the world in music, sports, and cuisine. Nestled in the heart of the Caribbean, this island nation boasts a rich tapestry of traditions, shaped by its diverse population and storied past. From the rise of the Maroons and the legacy of its colonial era to its modern identity as a beacon of independence and resilience, Jamaica stands as a symbol of strength and creativity. The nation’s flag, with its bold gold, green, and black colors, reflects its spirit of triumph over adversity. Its capital, Kingston, serves as the cultural and political hub, while Jamaica’s scenic landscapes—from lush mountains to white sandy beaches—remain a source of awe for locals and visitors alike. This encyclopedia delves into the heart of Jamaica, exploring its population, heritage, geography, and achievements to provide an in-depth understanding of the island’s essence and enduring legacy.
- Balaclava
- Bamboo
- Barking Lodge
- Bath (Saint Thomas Parish)
- Bath Botanic Gardens
- Beach Watch
- Belgrade Mews
- Bellefield Great House
- Bellevue Great House
- Berry Hill
- Bethel Town
- Beverly Hills
- Black River Court House
- Blenheim
- Bloomfield Great House
- Blue and John Crow Mountains
- Blue Hole
- Blue Hole Mineral Spring
- Blue Mountain Modern
- Blue Mountains
- Blue Mountains
- Bluefields
- Bog
- Bog
- Bog Walk
- Brimmer Hall Great House
- British Jamaicans
- Bromley Great House
- Brown's Town
- Brown’s Town
- Brutalist architecture
- Buff Bay
- Buff Bay River
- Bull Bay
- Bull Savanna
- Burchell Memorial Church
- Buxton
- Cambridge
- Caribbean Revival
- Carmel
- Carron Hall
- Cascade
- Castleton Botanical Gardens
- Cave Valley
- Cedar Valley
- Census
- Chapelton
- Charles Town
- Cherry Garden Great House
- Chinese Jamaicans
- Christ Church
- Christiana
- Christianity
- Christmas in Jamaica
- Church of the Good Shepherd
- Cinchona Botanical Gardens
- Cinnamon Hill Great House
- Claremont
- Clarendon Heritage Sites
- Clark's Town
- Clark’s Town
- Clarksonville
- Claude Stuart Park
- Clydesdale National Forest Park
- Coat of Arms
- Cockpit Country
- Coke Methodist Church
- Coleyville
- Colonial Architecture
- Constant Spring
- Container Module House
- Contemporary architecture
- Croft's Hill
- Cross Keys
- Falmouth Court House
- Firefly
- Flagstaff
- Flat Bridge
- Folly Point Lighthouse
- Forest Hills Gardens
- Fort Augusta
- Fort Charles
- Fort Charlotte
- Fort Dundas
- Fort George
- Fort Haldane
- Fort Lindsay
- Fort Montego
- Fort Nugent
- Fort Oracabessa
- Fort Small
- Fort William
- Four Paths
- Frankfield
- Franklin Town
- Franklyn Town
- Free Hill
- Frome
- Future Architecture
- Galina Lighthouse
- Garden Parish
- Gayle
- Germans in Jamaica
- Gibraltar
- Glengoffe
- Golden Grove
- Good Hope Great House
- Goodwill Village
- Gordon Town
- Gothic Jamaican Kitchen Design
- Gothic Kitchen
- Gothic Revival Architecture
- Governor-General of Jamaica
- Granville
- Green Park Great House
- Greenwood Great House
- Greenwood Great House
- Hagley Gap
- Half Way Tree
- Halse Hall Great House
- Hampton School
- Hanover Parish Church
- Harbour View
- Hayes
- Hayfield House
- Highgate House
- Historic Cast Iron Bridge (Spanish Town)
- Historic Half Way Tree Court House
- Historic Schools
- Hollywell National Park
- Holy Trinity Anglican Church
- Holy Trinity Cathedral
- Hope Botanical Gardens
- Hope River
- Hopeton
- Hopewell
- Hopewell
- Hugh Shearer's Birthplace
- Maidstone
- Mammee Bay
- Mandeville
- Mandeville Court House
- Manning's School
- Marcus Garvey
- Marshall's Pen Great House
- Marverley
- Mary, Gate of Heaven Catholic Church
- Mason River Botanical Station
- Mason River Field Station
- Mavis Bank
- May Pen
- May Pen Clock Tower
- Meadsfield
- Mico College Buildings
- Middle Quarters
- Milk River Spa
- Minard and New Hope Estates
- Molynes Gardens
- Mona
- Mona Great House
- Moore Town
- Moors
- Morant Bay
- Morant Bay Court House
- Morant Bay Fort
- Morant Bay Fort
- Morant Point Lighthouse
- Mount Nebo Baptist Church
- Mount Rosser
- Mountain River Cave
- Munro College
- Munro College
- Patrick City
- Patrick Gardens
- Paynes Town
- Paynes Town
- Pedro Bank
- People
- Phillippo Baptist Church
- Pisgah
- Plantain Garden River
- Plumb Point Lighthouse
- Population
- Port Antonio Court House
- Port Esquivel
- Port Maria
- Port Maria Civic Centre
- Port Maria Court House
- Port Morant
- Port Royal Forts
- Portland Parish Church
- Portland Point Lighthouse
- Portmore
- Prospect Great House
- Protestantism
- Saint Ann's Bay
- Salem
- Salter’s Hill Baptist Church
- San San
- Sand & Stone Residences
- Sangster
- Santa Cruz
- Savanna-la-Mar Baptist Church
- Savanna-la-Mar Court House
- Scots Kirk
- Scottish Jamaicans
- Seaford Town
- Seaman’s Valley
- Seaview Gardens
- Senior citizens
- Seville Great House
- Seville Heritage Park
- Sheckles Pen
- Shortwood Teachers College
- SkyBox Container Residences
- Sligoville
- Smokey Vale
- Sonia Eloise Pottinger
- Spanish Jamaicans
- Spanish Town Cathedral
- Spanish Town Court House
- Special communities
- St Anns Parish Church
- St Elizabeth
- St. Ann
- St. Ann's Bay Fort
- St. Catherine
- St. Dorothy's Anglican
- St. Elizabeth Parish Church
- St. George's Anglican
- St. James
- St. Mark's Anglican Church
- St. Mary Court
- St. Mary's Anglican
- St. Peter’s Church (Alley)
- St. Thomas Parish Church
- St. William Grant Park
- Stokes Hall Great House
- Stonebrook
- Stonebrook Estate
- Stonebrook Manor
- Stonehenge
- Stony Gut
- Stony Hill
- Sturge Town
- Taino
- Tallawah Retreat
- Tamarind Great House
- The Doctor Bird
- The Historic Court House
- The Horizon Mirage
- The House of Assembly
- The Island Heritage House
- The Kingston Metropolitan Region (KMR)
- The Kingston Noir
- The Moors
- The National Shrine St. Ann’s Bay
- The Palm Tower
- Thetford Great House
- Time and Patience
- Tivoli Gardens
- Tortuga Haven
- Tower Isle
- Trelawny Parish
- Trench Town
- TriVue Haven
- Tropical Haven
- Tryall Great House
- Tube house
- Two Sisters Cave