Marquis is a town in the French territory of Marquis on the island Grenada. It is located on the island's east coast, to the south of Grenville, Grenada on the road to Pomme Rose and St. David's.

Marquis
Town
Marquis is located in Grenada
Marquis
Marquis
Location within Grenada
Coordinates: 12°05′N 61°37′W / 12.083°N 61.617°W / 12.083; -61.617
Country Grenada
ParishSt. Andrew
Elevation0 ft (0 m)
Time zoneUTC-4

History edit

In 1795–1796 the hill of Battle Hill and Marquis was owned by the French. Marquis was the first capital city of the parish of Saint Andrew from 1795 to 1796. The Marquis Pentecostal Church is the Oldest Pentecostal Assemblies of the West Indies (PAWI) church in Grenada and it was Established in May 1927.

References edit

  1. ^ "Marquis". Falling Rain.