Siloah, Jamaica Explained

Siloah is a settlement in Jamaica whose existence dates to between the mid 1700s and the early 1800s.[1] It has a population of 2,653 as of 2009.[2] Siloah's economy revolves around the tourist attraction Appleton Sugar Estate, established in 1749, which produces sugar and rum.[1] Their primary school was started in 1825 and the Black River, one of Jamaica's longest rivers runs through the Appleton property.[1] Siloah is also home to West Indies wicket keeper Chadwick Walton.[1]

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Notes and References

  1. News: Western Bureau . Siloah - St. Bess' sugar town . The Gleaner . 14 August 2017.
  2. Web site: Jamaica: largest cities and towns and statistics of their population. World Gazetteer. 21 December 2009. dead. https://archive.today/20121205080745/http://www.world-gazetteer.com/wg.php?x=&men=gcis&lng=en&des=wg&srt=npan&col=abcdefghinoq&msz=1500&geo=-109. 5 December 2012.