Fun facts about Spanish Town
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Spanish Town was founded by the Spanish in 1534 as the capital of the colony.
Spanish Town
Jamaica
Spanish Town is the capital and the largest town in the parish of St. Catherine in the historic county of Middlesex, Jamaica. It was the Spanish and British capital of Jamaica from 1534 until 1872. The town is home to numerous memorials, the national archives, and one of the oldest Anglican churches outside England.
From the “History” section
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The town contains one of the first Spanish cathedrals built in the New World, constructed around 1525.
Spanish Town
Jamaica
Spanish Town is the capital and the largest town in the parish of St. Catherine in the historic county of Middlesex, Jamaica. It was the Spanish and British capital of Jamaica from 1534 until 1872. The town is home to numerous memorials, the national archives, and one of the oldest Anglican churches outside England.
From the “Today” section
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Spanish Town is sometimes colloquially referred to as 'Spain' or 'Prison Oval' within Jamaica.
Spanish Town
Jamaica
Spanish Town is the capital and the largest town in the parish of St. Catherine in the historic county of Middlesex, Jamaica. It was the Spanish and British capital of Jamaica from 1534 until 1872. The town is home to numerous memorials, the national archives, and one of the oldest Anglican churches outside England.
From the “Today” section
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The now disused Spanish Town railway station opened in 1845 and closed in October 1992.
Spanish Town
Jamaica
Spanish Town is the capital and the largest town in the parish of St. Catherine in the historic county of Middlesex, Jamaica. It was the Spanish and British capital of Jamaica from 1534 until 1872. The town is home to numerous memorials, the national archives, and one of the oldest Anglican churches outside England.
From the “Transport” section
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Chevelle Franklyn, a gospel reggae singer, was born in Tawes Pen, Spanish Town.
Spanish Town
Jamaica
Spanish Town is the capital and the largest town in the parish of St. Catherine in the historic county of Middlesex, Jamaica. It was the Spanish and British capital of Jamaica from 1534 until 1872. The town is home to numerous memorials, the national archives, and one of the oldest Anglican churches outside England.
From the “Notable people” section
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