Georgia Great House

Built in the 18th century, the Georgia Great House was originally owned by George Richards. The estate produced sugar, rum, coffee and livestock. In 1778, it was sold to John Grant, a Scottish Chief Justice and later passed to the Gordon family.

Under the Gordons, the estate had over 250 enslaved people and had participated in the 1831/32 enslaved uprising. The estate played a role in the 1831/32 Christmas Rebellion where the head driver, Edward Grant, had led a peaceful strike that was met with violence from the militia.

By the 20th century, the house became apart from Vale Royal and Long Pond Estates and was known for its architectural features such as its mahogany floor, hip roof (now covered in corrugated metal) and cut-stone walls. In 1989, it served as a member’s club and barracks for sugar estate workers before falling into disuse. Ruins of the outbuildings are still visible around the property.

Though the property remains vacant today, this heritage site stands as a significant cultural reminder of Trelawny’s past.