Laborie

13.751485 - 60.995118Koordinaten: 13 ° 45 'N, 61 ° 0' W

Laborie is a village on the south coast of the island of St. Lucia and capital of the same name Quarters Laborie. Originally the town of l' Islet a Caret, according to the found in the region caretta-caretta turtles called. The name Laborie is derived from Baron de Laborie, who had been 1784-1789 French governor of St. Lucia. At this time, the village had a population of 91 whites, 12 free coloreds and 609 blacks. After St. Lucia was taken by the British in possession in 1814, but many of the French settlers remained in Laborie.

In 1838 the first school was opened. In honor of the founder and first director, Lady Mico Trust, she was named Mico - school. She was visited by an average of 80 Schulern and closed in 1891, as a Catholic school was opened this year.

In 1907, originating from the 18th century church was replaced by a larger one. This was completed in 1914.

Laborie is a partner church of Les Anses - d'Arlet Martinique.

Footnotes

• Place on St. Lucia