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Morant Point in Saint Thomas Parish is the easternmost point of mainland
It is called ''Cape Morante'' on several early maps including one dated 1572. It has had the name ''Morant Point'' since at least 1671.Map of Jamaica
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Aerial view
Jamaica
Jamaica (; ) is an island country situated in the Caribbean Sea. Spanning in area, it is the third-largest island of the Greater Antilles and the Caribbean (after Cuba and Hispaniola). Jamaica lies about south of Cuba, and west of His ...
and the site of Morant Point Lighthouse
Morant Point Lighthouse is on the easternmost tip of Jamaica, and is the oldest lighthouse on the island.
Description
Erected in 1841 by Kru men from Africa (who were among the free Africans brought to Jamaica in the period following emancipation ...
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History
It is called ''Cape Morante'' on several early maps including one dated 1572. It has had the name ''Morant Point'' since at least 1671.,
John Ogilby
John Ogilby (also ''Ogelby'', ''Oglivie''; November 1600 – 4 September 1676) was a Scottish translator, impresario and cartographer. Best known for publishing the first British road atlas, he was also a successful translator, noted for publishi ...
, 1671.
Climate
See also
*List of countries by easternmost point
This is a list of countries by easternmost point on land (dependent territories included).
The order does not always reflect the proximity of the country's territory to the 180th meridian. In such a case there would be three both the very western ...
External links
Aerial view
References
{{Geographical extremities of Jamaica Headlands of Jamaica Extreme points of Jamaica Geography of Saint Thomas Parish, Jamaica