Roxborough, Manchester facts for kids
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Roxborough
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Small rural community
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 Roxborough
Location in Jamaica
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| Country | Jamaica |
| Parish | Manchester |
Roxborough is a small community in Jamaica. It is located south of Mandeville in Manchester. Roxborough is famous as the birthplace of Norman Washington Manley, a very important Jamaican National Hero and politician.
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The Story of Roxborough Estate
What Was Roxborough Estate?
Roxborough was once a large piece of land with a big house, like a fancy mansion, called a "great house." This estate was first known as "Roxbro Castle."
The Fate of the Great House
Over many years, the great house became old and rundown. Even though there were plans to fix it up, a fire sadly destroyed it in 1968. As of 2012, there are still ideas from the Jamaica National Heritage Trust to rebuild or restore the historic building.
Famous People from Roxborough
Many notable people have come from the Roxborough community.
- Norman Washington Manley: He was a very important leader for Jamaica and is honored as a Jamaican National Hero.
- Turbulence: A well-known reggae artist.
- Mr Perfect: Another talented reggae musician.
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