St. George's Anglican Church, Roseau
Originally constructed in the architectural style of the Regency period, St. George's Anglican Church served as a place of worship and a focal point for the community. This historic church embodies a square, solid stone structure characterized by long windows and three hip roofs that extend from east to west. However, the church faced the wrath of nature when Hurricane Maria struck on September 18th, 2017. The devastating force of the hurricane caused significant damage to the church's roof, leading to its destruction once again.
Despite the challenges posed by natural disasters, St. George's Anglican Church remains a resilient symbol of faith and resilience in the face of adversity. The church continues to hold significance for both locals and visitors, serving as a place of worship and reflection.
Adjacent to St. George's Anglican Church lies the Anglican cemetery, which holds a profound historical significance. This cemetery is home to the oldest tombstones and inscriptions on the island of Dominica, offering a glimpse into the island's rich past. As custodians of history, these sites continue to inspire reverence and reflection, inviting visitors to contemplate the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
Despite the challenges posed by natural disasters, St. George's Anglican Church remains a resilient symbol of faith and resilience in the face of adversity. The church continues to hold significance for both locals and visitors, serving as a place of worship and reflection.
Adjacent to St. George's Anglican Church lies the Anglican cemetery, which holds a profound historical significance. This cemetery is home to the oldest tombstones and inscriptions on the island of Dominica, offering a glimpse into the island's rich past. As custodians of history, these sites continue to inspire reverence and reflection, inviting visitors to contemplate the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
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Sight Name: St. George's Anglican Church
Sight Location: Roseau, Dominica (See walking tours in Roseau)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Roseau, Dominica (See walking tours in Roseau)
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Roseau, the capital of the Caribbean nation of Dominica, marks the site of the oldest and most important urban settlement on the island.
Although European ships first appeared off the coast of Dominica in the 15th century, over the next hundred years it was inhabited only by Carib Indians, who settled the area of today's Roseau attracted by the nearby river. The French founded the town on... view more
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Although European ships first appeared off the coast of Dominica in the 15th century, over the next hundred years it was inhabited only by Carib Indians, who settled the area of today's Roseau attracted by the nearby river. The French founded the town on... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.9 Km or 1.8 Miles