Morant Point

Morant Point
Morant Point
—  Easternmost extremity  —
The lighthouse on Morant Point, the easternmost extremity of mainland Jamaica.
Morant Point Lighthouse looking north north east.
Morant Point is located in Jamaica
Morant Point
Coordinates: 17°54′54″N 76°11′17″W / 17.9149202°N 76.1881685°W / 17.9149202; -76.1881685Coordinates: 17°54′54″N 76°11′17″W / 17.9149202°N 76.1881685°W / 17.9149202; -76.1881685
Country Jamaica
Parish St Thomas
Time zone EST (UTC-5)

Morant Point in the Parish of St. Thomas is the easternmost point of mainland Jamaica and the site of Morant Point Lighthouse.

Contents

History

1572 map of Jamaica by Tomaso Porcacchi.

It is called Cape Morante on several early maps including one dated 1572.[1] It has had the name Morant Point since at least 1671.[2]

See also

  • List of countries by easternmost point

External links

References

  1. ^ Map of Jamaica, Tomaso Porcacchi Castilione, 1572.
  2. ^ Map of Jamaica, John Ogilby, 1671.
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