The Parish of Hanover
Population 67,037
Located at the northwestern tip of the island, Hanover is the second
smallest parish in Jamaica. The capital, Lucea, or Santa Lucea as it was
called by
the Spanish, was a thriving sugar port and market centre.
Among the earlier settlers were European Jews who established themselves
as merchants,
goldsmiths, and shoe makers, supplying products to the
rest of the island. A domineering clock tower stands in the centre of
the town and remains fully
functional even though it was installed in
1817. Situated in the county of Cornwall, the parish is also the
birthplace of one of Jamaica’s seven national
heroes, Sir Alexander
Bustamante. Sir Bustamante was independent Jamaica’s first Prime
Minister founder of one of the major political parties, the
Jamaica
Labour Party (JLP).
Hanover Attractions:
- The Hanover Parish Church
- Waterfalls at Paradise, Kempshot and Dry Hill
- Tryall Golf and Country Club
- Kool Runnings Adventure Park