Laborie
Laborie | |
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Eastern Caribbean Time Zone (ECT)) | |
| Area code | 758 |
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Laborie is a village on the south coast of
History
The French introduced large estates to the island and after the British took control of the island in 1814, many French landowners remained on their estates.
In 1838 the first school was opened. Known as the "Mico School" because it was opened and operated by the Lady Mico Trust, it had 80 pupils and lasted until 1891. By this time a Catholic school had opened in the village.[4]
In 1907, the 18th Century church was replaced by a larger church which opened in 1914.
During World War II, American forces opened a radar station on the hill of Morne le Blanc to help protect the airfield that is now Hewanorra International Airport. The remnants are still visible today.[4]
The Creole heritage is still visible today, both in the local culture and in the
See also
- List of cities in Saint Lucia
- Districts of Saint Lucia
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