Black River Court House

Black River Court House

Parish: St. Elizabeth

The date of construction for the Court House at Black River is unknown however it is described as presenting a fine appearance from the sea and at once attracts the attention of visitors.

"Court sessions were originally held at Lacovia, but was later transferred to the town of Black River by an Act dated December 6, 1788."

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