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Buxton House, Mico College Campus

Site details

Status
Declared
Date
19 March 1992
Category
Historic Schools

About this site

The structures are all comparatively old but have contributed greatly to the accommodation, spiritual well-being, and education of teachers from the Negro population.

They form a part of the Mico College, which was established as a result of funds bequeathed by Lady Mico in 1690 to her nephew Samuel, on condition that he marry one of his cousins. Samuel did not marry; however, in 1834 Thomas Fowell Buxton used the money to fund Negro Education in the West Indies. Mico College grew in size and stature and is one of the best Teachers' Colleges in the West Indies. It has greatly contributed to the community socially and culturally.

Buxton House
Buxton House stands on the site of the original house, which was built in the 1890s under the administration of Sir Thomas Fowell Buxton. Following the disastrous 1907 earthquake and the subsequent fire in 1910, Buxton House was rebuilt in 1911 with less of the heavy Victorian character. The bell tower at the northeastern corner of the L- shaped building was donated by Buxton.

Buxton House