Fort Haldane

Fort Haldane is a fortress located near in the parish of , and was erected in 1759. It was named after General George Haldane, then Governor of Jamaica.
Wikipedia
Photo: Banjoman1, CC BY-SA 3.0.
  • Type: Tourist attraction
  • Description: fortress in Jamaica
  • Also known as: “Fort Haldane, 1759”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Galina Lighthouse.

Lighthouse
is a strongly tapered white concrete tower 13 metres high with no lantern. A solar-powered lens is mounted on a small platform at the top. is situated 3½ km north of Fort Haldane.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Port Maria and Oracabessa.

Town
Photo: De Geo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is the capital town of the parish of . Originally named "Puerto Santa Maria", it was the second town established by Spanish settlers in Jamaica.

Village
Photo: Banjoman1, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a small town in , 16 kilometres east of . Its population is nearly 7,000. Lit in the afternoons by an apricot light that may have inspired its Spanish name, Oracabeza, or "Golden Head," 's commercial district consists of a covered produce market and a few shops and bars. is situated 7 km northwest of Fort Haldane.

Fort Haldane

Latitude
18.37915° or 18° 22′ 45″ north
Longitude
-76.89079° or 76° 53′ 27″ west
Elevation
30 metres (98 feet)
Open location code
77C594H5+MM
Open­Street­Map ID
way 745341042
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­ruins
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­attraction
Geo­Names ID
3490170
Wiki­data ID
Q5471266
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From Armenian to Russian—“Fort Haldane” goes by many names.
  • Armenian: “Ֆորտ Հոլդեյն”
  • Egyptian Arabic: “حصن هالدين”
  • Russian: “Форт Холдейн”

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Little Bay and Villa.

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