Morant Point Explained

Morant Point
Settlement Type:Easternmost extremity
Image Alt:The lighthouse on Morant Point, the easternmost extremity of mainland Jamaica.
Pushpin Map:Jamaica
Pushpin Label Position:left
Coordinates:17.9149°N -76.1882°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Jamaica
Subdivision Type1:Parish
Subdivision Name1:St Thomas
Timezone1:EST
Utc Offset1:-5

Morant Point in Saint Thomas Parish is the easternmost point of mainland Jamaica and the site of Morant Point Lighthouse.

History

It is called Cape Morante on several early maps including one dated 1572.[1] It has had the name Morant Point since at least 1671.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. http://prestwidge.com/river/jamaica1572porcacchi.html Map of Jamaica
  2. http://prestwidge.com/river/jamaica1671ogilby.html Map of Jamaica