Saint Georges Parish, Montserrat

Saint Georges is one of Montserrat's three administrative parishes. The parish is located on the east of the island.[1]

History

Prior to 1995, the parish had a number of populated villages. The Blackburne Airport (also known as the W. H. Bramble Airport), was situated on the east coast.[2]

On 18 July, 1995, the Soufrière Hills volcano, located on the south of the island, became active, resulting in the destruction of villages and towns in the southern and eastern parts of the island, including the former capital, Plymouth.[3] The parish became uninhabited from this point, and the Blackburne Airport was abandoned.[4]

References

  1. ^ USA, IBP (August 2013). Monserrat Investment and Business Guide Volume 1 Strategic and Practical Information. Lulu.com. ISBN 978-1-4387-6826-7.
  2. ^ "Government of Montserrat, Soufriere Hills Notice 1997176_1". www.geo.mtu.edu. Retrieved 2025-04-08.
  3. ^ "Montserrat - Caribbean, British Colony, Volcanic Eruption | Britannica". www.britannica.com. 2025-03-14. Retrieved 2025-04-08.
  4. ^ "Caribbean Airports". web.archive.org. 2006-11-21. Retrieved 2025-04-08.


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