Region 3 – Essequibo Islands-West Demerara
Fort Zeelandia
Location: Fort Island, Essequibo River Classification: Historic Site (Military) Period/ Year Built: 1744 Historical Background / Description: Fort Zeelandia,
Dutch Heritage Museum (Court of Policy)
Location: Fort Island, Essequibo Classification: Historic Site (Community) Period/ Year Built: Circa 1752 Historical Background / Description: The Dutch
St. Peter’s Anglican Church
Location: Leguan Island, Essequibo River Classification: Religious Period/ Year Built: Foundation stone laid 1853; consecrated 1855. Historical Background /
Hog Island Windmill
Location: Hog Island, Essequibo Classification: Historic Site (Civil Infrastructure) Period/ Year Built: Circa 1768 Historical Background / Description: Hog
James McFarlane Corry Monument
James McFarlane Corry was a revolutionary 19th century British Guiana leader. His name is associated with the development of
Klien Pouderoyen Koker
Location: Klien Pouderoyen, West Bank Demerara Classification: Civil infrastructure Period/ Year Built: 18th century Historical Background / Description: Plantation
Demerara Harbour Bridge
Location: Eastern & Western Banks of Demerara Classification: Civil Infrastructure Period/ Year Built: 1978 Historical Background / Description: The
Chinese Immigration Monument
Location: Windsor Forest, West Coast Demerara Classification: Commemorative Monument Period/ Year Built:1986 Historical Background / Description: With slavery coming
Lake Capoey
Location: Capoey, Essequibo Coast Classification: Natural Site Period/ Year Built: Not Applicable Historical Background / Description: Lake Capoey is
Joe Vieira Park
Location: Meer Zorgen, West Bank Demerara Classification: Civil Landscape Period/ Year Built: 1982 Historical Background / Description: Joe Vieira
Bagotville Memorial Monument
Location: Bagotville, West Bank Demerara Classification: Commemorative Monument Period/ Year Built: Unknown Historical Background / Description: The Bagotville Memorial
Versailles Shivala
Location: Versailles, West Bank Demerara Classification: Religious Period/ Year Built: Early 20th century Historical Background / Description: The Versailles