The Mount Vernon Plantation

The Mount Vernon Plantation is a plantation in St. Martin that was founded in the 18th century for the purpose of exporting corn, sugar, tobacco, coffee, cotton, and spices to Europe. The Mount Vernon Plantation was established in 1786 and has been carefully maintained over the years by several owners from the United Kingdom, St. Barts, the United States, and St. Martin.

The Mont Vernon Plantation was purchased in 1779 by George Leonard, a British colonist from the nearby island of Anguilla, who built the manor house in 1786. The site was purchased by John Hodge 2nd in 1814, who dubbed the mansion "Mount Vernon," a tribute to the property owned by George Washington, the first president of the United States. Until now, it is one of the most beautiful historical sites in Saint Martin.

Over the years, the Mount Vernon Plantation continues to produce a range of native plants as well as popular local coffees and rums. The property on Mount Vernon Plantation has a unique mansion, the Maison de Maitre (Master's house), which has been rebuilt and is surrounded by tropical fruit trees. The Mount Vernon Plantation first opened to the public in 2005, and visitors can explore the land and learn about its history by using a self-guided cassette player.

Location: The northern coast of St. Martin