Devon House

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]

Devon House, St. Andrew

See also
  • Tourism in Jamaica

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 2016". Archived from the original on 10 January 2017.
  4. "Devon House Heritage Site". Devon House Development Company. Retrieved 21 September 2016.

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