Plaisance | |
|---|---|
town | |
  Plaisance Location in Guyana | |
| Coordinates: 6°48′N 58°06′W / 6.800°N 58.100°W | |
| Country |  Guyana |
| Region | Demerara-Mahaica |
| Population (2012)[1] | |
| • Total | 2,854 |
| Time zone | UTC-4 |
| Climate | Af |
Plaisance is a village in Guyana between Better Hope and Goedverwagting. It was purchased by freed slaves from cattle farmer A J Watershodt for $39,000 after the abolition of slavery in 1838.[2] It was officially declared a village in 1892.[2]
Famous people associated with the village include musician brothers Eddy Grant[3] and Rudy Grant,[4] as well as footballer Alex Bunbury[5] who were born there.
References
- ↑ "2012 Population by Village". Statistics Guyana. Retrieved 17 August 2020.
- 1 2 "From Emancipation to Independence… and beyond", Stabroek News, 29 July 2010, retrieved 2012-06-03
- ↑ "Eddie Grant releases new album 'Plaisance'". Caribbean Life News. Retrieved 17 August 2020.
- ↑ "Rudy Grant". Jamaicans Music. Retrieved 17 August 2020.
- ↑ "Alex Bunbury". Stats Crew. Retrieved 17 August 2020.
Further reading
- Adams-Haynes, Beryl (2010) Plaisance – From Emancipation to Independence and Beyond
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