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Feb 16, 2022 · Christianburg, located on the west bank of the Demerara River is Linden’s first settlement, and was known as Stabroek in the 19th century. Originally a Dutch settlement, the inhabitants were mostly involved in balata and rubber bleeding and later the planting of sugarcane.
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Christianburg, located on the west bank of the Demerara...
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Christianburg, located on the west bank of the Demerara River is Linden’s first settlement, and was known as Stabroek in the 19th century. Originally, a Dutch settlement, the inhabitants were mostly involved in balata and rubber bleeding and later the planting of sugarcane.
Aug 22, 2016 · The ancient community of Christianburg is prided as being the first settlement in Linden, situated in the captivating Region 10 (Upper Demerara-Berbice) area, with a rich history dating back to the early 1800s.
Aug 9, 2009 · Considered the oldest settlement in the town of Linden, which at the time of its establishment was known as Mackenzie, Christianburg was originally known as Stabroek. It was later renamed Christianburg in honour of Governor Christian Finette, who joined his name with that of his wife, whose family name was Burg.
Location: Christianburg, Linden Classification: Engineering Structure Period/ Year Built: Mid-19th century Historical Background / Description: Christianburg, located on the west bank of the Demerara River is Linden’s first settlement, and was known as Stabroek in the 19th century.
At that time there was no settlement in the area, except for the wards of Wismar, Guyana Wismar and Christianburg. Mackenzie, the centre of the company's operations, takes its name from an American geologist of Scottish descent, George Bain Mackenzie, who first visited and explored the area for bauxite in 1913.
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Feb 18, 2013 · Linden as we know it today, is a far cry from its humble beginnings, with its genesis at Christianburg. The establishment of this community dates back to the days of Dutch occupancy. But the Dutch did not initially settle at Christiansburg, but lower down the river, about one mile away, at a settlement they named Arague.
