Plantation House, Official governor residence in Jamestown, Saint Helena
The Georgian building sits on a northwest slope with two stories, seven bays, and a central porch featuring sashed windows and detailed cornices.
The East India Company constructed Plantation House between 1791 and 1792 as a summer residence, replacing an earlier farm that supplied food for governors.
The building contains state rooms with pressed zinc ceilings, a library of 2000 books, and brass plaques naming each room according to historical figures.
Tours of the state rooms require advance appointments through the Tourist Information Office, while the grounds remain accessible throughout the day.
The estate houses several giant tortoises, including Jonathan, recognized as potentially the oldest living animal on Earth.
Location: Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
Inception: 1791
Founders: East India Company
GPS coordinates: -15.95550,-5.72080
Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:27
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