Hanover, Jamaica

Hanover, (capital Lucea), is a parish, located on the north western tip of the island of Jamaica. It is a part of the county of Cornwall, bordered by St. James in the east, and Westmoreland in the south, and, with the exception of Kingston, it is the smallest parish on the island. Hanover is the birth parish of The Right Excellent Sir William Alexander Bustamante (d. 1977), one of Jamaica's seven National Heroes.

Commerce

Agriculture

Agriculture is a major sector of the economy. These include the production of Yams, sugar cane, ginger, rice, ], turmeric, breadfruit and arrowroot. Hanover is celebrated for its fine breeds of cattle. There is also the rearing of pigs and goats.

Related Topics:
Yams - Sugar cane - Ginger - Rice - Turmeric - Breadfruit - Arrowroot - Cattle

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Tourism

Though Hanover is not one of Jamaica's major tourist area, a tourist resort is situated the village of Hopewell, about 24 km (15 miles) east of Lucea. This area has large hotels — Round Hill, Tryall (noted for its golf course) - Eastern Hanover. Sharing the Negril strip with Westmoreland - Grand Lido, Couples, Sandals, Negril Cabins and Beaches.

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Attractions

• Waterfalls - Paradise, Kempshot, Dry Hill
• The Old Lucea Court House is an important attraction, situated in the centre of town.
• Blenheim - is the birthplace of Sir Alexander Bustamante, one of Jamaica's National Heroes.
• Lucea Parish Church ? dates back to the 1700s. Legend has it that a tunnel leads from the Church to the nearby Fort Charlotte.
• Fort Charlotte ? was built in 1761 for the defence of the Lucea which, at that time, was in danger of attack by French raiders. The fort stands on a peninsula overlooking the bay.
• Tryall Waterwheel ? is found on a property which was once a sugar estate.