Devon House
Monument
Devon House is a heritage site and one of leading national monument and symbol of cultural diversity of Jamaica. The Devon house was built 127 years ago in the 1881 by the first black millionaire of Jamaica, George Steibel.
- Address
- 26 Hope Rd. Kingston St Andrew Parish Jamaica
- Phone
- (876) 929-6602
- Website
- http://www.devonhousejamaica.com
Devon House, built in 1881, is the former residence of George Stiebel (1820–1896), Jamaica's first millionaire of colour, in St. Andrew. He gained his wealth in Venezuela and returned to Jamaica. He was appointed as the Custos, a high civic post, of St. Andrew. His residence has been restored and is operated as a house museum and National Heritage Site. (Wikipedia)
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