Devon House

Devon House, St. Andrew

Devon House, built in 1881, is the former residence of George Stiebel (1820-1896),[1][2] Jamaica's first black millionaire, in St. Andrew.[3] 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.[4]

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References

  1. ↑ "The Story of George Stiebel, Jamaica's first black millionaire". YardFlex.com. Retrieved 2018-09-13.
  2. ↑ "How much do you know about George Stiebel, the builder of Devon House? - Jamaicans.com". Jamaicans.com. 2017-09-01. Retrieved 2018-09-13.
  3. ↑ "Devon House". Britannica. Archived from the original on 10 January 2017. Retrieved 21 September 2016.
  4. ↑ "Devon House Heritage Site". Devon House Development Company. Retrieved 21 September 2016.

Coordinates: 18°00′53″N 76°47′24″W / 18.01473°N 76.79002°W / 18.01473; -76.79002

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