One of Jamaica’s oldest churches, built in 1681, remains a cultural and architectural landmark amid rapid growth in St. Catherine.
Dating to 1681, the church is among the oldest surviving Anglican structures in Jamaica
Located near Old Harbour, an area experiencing steady residential expansion
Reflects early colonial construction using stone, brick and timber adapted to tropical conditions
Heritage experts say such sites are increasingly important as development accelerates
Old Harbour, Jamaica — April 21, 2026 — As development continues to reshape parts of Saint Catherine Parish, one of the island’s oldest धार्मिक landmarks, St. Dorothy’s Anglican Church, is drawing renewed attention for its historical and cultural significance.
Built in 1681 on land donated by Colonel Thomas Fuller and his wife, Catherine Fuller, the church dates back to a period when Jamaica was still in the early decades of British rule following the 1655 capture of the island from Spain. Historical accounts indicate th…
