Gordon Town, Jamaica Explained

Official Name:Gordon Town, Jamaica
Pushpin Map:Jamaica
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Jamaica
Subdivision Type1:County
Subdivision Name1:Surrey
Subdivision Name2:St. Andrew Parish, Jamaica
Population As Of:2009
Population Total:1,067
Timezone:EST
Area Code:+1-876

Gordon Town is a settlement in Saint Andrew Parish, Jamaica. It has a population of 1,067 as of 2009. Reggae musician Judah Eskender Tafari was born in Gordon Town, as was Henry Arthur Campbell (1873-1953), electrical engineer.

In 2019, Gordon Town Square was named after Louise Bennett-Coverley.[1]

References

18.0477°N -76.684°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2019-09-11 . Jamaica Renames St. Andrews' Gordon Town Square In Honour Of "Miss Lou" . 2022-09-19 . Pride News . en-US.