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Plaisance, Guyana

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Coordinates: 6°48′N 58°06′W / 6.800°N 58.100°W / 6.800; -58.100
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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.[1] It was officially declared a village in 1892.[1]

Famous people associated with the village include musician brothers Eddy Grant and Rudy Grant, as well as footballer Alex Bunbury who were born there.

References

  1. ^ a b "From Emancipation to Independence… and beyond", Stabroek News, 29 July 2010, retrieved 2012-06-03

Further reading

  • Adams-Haynes, Beryl (2010) Plaisance – From Emancipation to Independence and Beyond
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6°48′N 58°06′W / 6.800°N 58.100°W / 6.800; -58.100

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