Cinnamon Hill Great House

Historical Site

  • Location

    Montego Bay, St. James

Overview

🏝️ Cinnamon Hill Great House: Where Johnny Cash's Ghost Still Strums Alongside Victorian Spirits

Vibe Check: Celebrity history, ghostly encounters, frozen-in-time authenticity

Ready to step into Johnny Cash's preserved Jamaica sanctuary where multiple centuries of spirits reportedly mingle? Cinnamon Hill Great House is the 290-year-old Barrett family estate where Elizabeth Barrett-Browning's ancestors first lived, later becoming Johnny Cash and June Carter's beloved retreat until his passing. The interior remains frozen in time with family photos, Johnny's well-worn work boots, and even a crocodile he helped catch – while ghostly sightings reported by the Cashes and visitors add supernatural intrigue to this authentic celebrity shrine.

From 1734 plantation grandeur to Man in Black memorabilia, this house captures the spirit of multiple eras in Jamaica's most legendary celebrity home.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Who Should Come? Perfect for Johnny Cash fans, history enthusiasts, and ghost story believers. Great for visitors wanting authentic celebrity experiences and those fascinated by Jamaica's layered historical connections.

🔍 What's There:

  • Historic 1734 great house built by Edward Barrett (Elizabeth Barrett-Browning's ancestor)
  • Johnny Cash's preserved personal items including well-worn work boots
  • Family photos and memorabilia from the Cash era
  • Crocodile Johnny helped catch on display
  • Island architecture and authentic furnishings
  • Native flowers and iridescent hummingbirds throughout grounds
  • Multiple ghost sighting reports from Cashes and visitors
  • Frozen-in-time interior capturing the "Man in Black" spirit
  • Historical ownership chain: Barrett → Robertson → Shore → Henderson → Rollins → Cash → back to Rollins (2012)


💡 Insider Tip: The house reportedly hosts multiple generations of spirits – from Victorian-era Barretts to Johnny Cash himself! The authentic preservation of Cash's personal belongings makes this feel like stepping into his private world rather than a typical tourist attraction.

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