Porus, Jamaica
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Porous is a village in
Rio Minho runs parallel to the main road, helping to keep the atmosphere cool.[2]
History
Porus was founded in 1840 by the
Governor of Jamaica, Sir Lionel Smith,[2] but was soon renamed "Porous" most probably after the porous soil in the vicinity.[2] It was described as a “small estate” on the journey from Savanna-la-Mar to Kingston taken by M.G. Lewis, a plantation owner, in 1817.[3]
In its early days, its population was very small although it boasted a large coffee market.artisans.[2]
Thomas Albert Samuel Manley, father of
Transport
Road
Porus is on the A2 road which runs from Spanish Town in south central Jamaica to Savanna-la-Mar on the south west coast.[6]
Rail
From 1895 to 1992 Porus was served by
Kingston to Montego Bay line
. Although all services on the line have ceased, the extensive (for Jamaica) station buildings remain.
Future generations are hoping to rebuild these services better than ever. [7]
Public amenities
There are seven schools, (Porus District of churches) churches, a post office, a police station, a comprehensive health clinic, and various small retail outlets.[2][6]
See also
References
- ^ "World Gazetteer, Jamaica: Largest cities and towns with statistics of their population". Archived from the original on 9 February 2013.
- ^ Jamaica Gleaner. Archived from the originalon 30 October 2010. Retrieved 5 October 2009.
- ^ Lewis, M.G., Journal of a Residence Among the Negroes in the West Indies (J. Murray, 1845), p. 163
- ^ Ranston, J., From We Were Boys: The Story Of The Magnificent Cousins, The Rt. Excellent Sir William Alexander Bustamante And The Rt. Excellent Norman Washington Manley (1999), p. 14
- ^ Manley Family Tree – Geni
- ^ Directorate of Overseas Surveys1:50,000 map of Jamaica Sheet G, 1973.
- ^ Aerial view of the station.
External links
- Photos: Fruit stall Downtown[permanent dead link] Bar Fruit stall Fruit stall Police station Community centre Methodist church[permanent dead link] United church School Station Train []
