Clock Tower, Kingston
Standing proudly at the busy intersection of Constant Spring Road, Half-Way-Tree Road, Hope Road, and Hagley Park Road, the Half-Way-Tree Clock Tower is one of Kingston鈥檚 most beloved and enduring landmarks. Built in 1913 through public subscription to commemorate King Edward VII of England, the tower reflects the Victorian architectural style popular during that era. Its elegant silhouette and intricate detailing have made it a central visual and cultural point in the Half-Way-Tree district鈥攁n area historically known as a key mid-point on routes across the island.
Though often mistaken as older due to its classic style, the clock tower was never built in 1808 or for a queen鈥檚 visit鈥攊t is firmly a product of early 20th-century civic pride. In 2003, its original clock engine was replaced with an electric mechanism, and today it is maintained by the Bureau of Standards Jamaica, ensuring it continues to mark time reliably for the community.
More than just a timepiece, the Half-Way-Tree Clock serves as a social and geographical anchor in New Kingston. It's a popular meeting point, surrounded by a hive of local activity鈥攙endors selling street food, shoppers navigating the nearby plazas, and buses ferrying commuters across the capital. Visitors often find themselves drawn to its charm, snapping photos, or simply taking in the energy of the surrounding neighborhood.
Whether you're a history buff, a curious traveler, or a local on your daily route, the Half-Way-Tree Clock Tower offers a moment to pause and connect with the rhythm of Kingston鈥攑ast and present.
Though often mistaken as older due to its classic style, the clock tower was never built in 1808 or for a queen鈥檚 visit鈥攊t is firmly a product of early 20th-century civic pride. In 2003, its original clock engine was replaced with an electric mechanism, and today it is maintained by the Bureau of Standards Jamaica, ensuring it continues to mark time reliably for the community.
More than just a timepiece, the Half-Way-Tree Clock serves as a social and geographical anchor in New Kingston. It's a popular meeting point, surrounded by a hive of local activity鈥攙endors selling street food, shoppers navigating the nearby plazas, and buses ferrying commuters across the capital. Visitors often find themselves drawn to its charm, snapping photos, or simply taking in the energy of the surrounding neighborhood.
Whether you're a history buff, a curious traveler, or a local on your daily route, the Half-Way-Tree Clock Tower offers a moment to pause and connect with the rhythm of Kingston鈥攑ast and present.
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Clock Tower on Map
Sight Name: Clock Tower
Sight Location: Kingston, Jamaica (See walking tours in Kingston)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Sight Location: Kingston, Jamaica (See walking tours in Kingston)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Walking Tours in Kingston, Jamaica
Create Your Own Walk in Kingston
Creating your own self-guided walk in Kingston is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Kingston Introduction Walking Tour
They say, "Kingston is the heartbeat of Jamaica, in which the rhythm of life, echoing through the streets, is felt in every step, every beat, and every smile."
Kingston's history dates back to the late 17th century when it was established as a refuge for survivors of an earthquake that destroyed the nearby town of Port Royal. The name "Kingston" was given to the city... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.8 Km or 2.4 Miles
Kingston's history dates back to the late 17th century when it was established as a refuge for survivors of an earthquake that destroyed the nearby town of Port Royal. The name "Kingston" was given to the city... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.8 Km or 2.4 Miles
Saint Andrew Parish Walking Tour
Saint Andrew (also known by its Creole equivalent as Sint Anju) is a parish that surrounds Kingston to the north, west, and east, extending into the scenic Blue Mountains. Renowned as the birthplace of one of Jamaica's national heroes George William Gordon, this part of the capital is also home to various attractions, historical landmarks, and notable residents (both, past and present).... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.6 Km or 2.9 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.6 Km or 2.9 Miles