Cattawood Springs

Cattawood Springs
Village; originally Maroon
Cattawood Springs is located in Jamaica
Cattawood Springs
Cattawood Springs
Coordinates: 18°04′00″N 76°26′00″W / 18.0667°N 76.4333°W / 18.0667; -76.4333
CountryJamaica
ParishPortland

Cattawood Springs is a place in Portland Parish, Jamaica located at latitude 18 04' 00", longitude 76 26' 00".

Originally this was a Maroon settlement. Its name probably derives from the Twi word katá which means to cover conceal or protect.[1]

  1. ^ A Dictionary of Jamaican English edited by F.G. Cassidy, R.B.Le Page accessed 18thFebruary 2007