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Georgetown city overview
Georgetown is a city in Guyana shaped by its region, population, local economy, landmarks, climate and civic history. This overview summarizes the city itself: where it sits, what defines it, which places anchor its identity and why it matters within the wider country.
City facts
Known forGeorgetown, Capital city in Guyana, Georgetown planning base 3, Georgetown planning base 4
RegionGuyanaGuyana
Time zoneAmerica/Guyanalocal time
Founded1748historical origin
City history
In 1748, Governor Laurens Storm van 's Gravesande built a guard post at the mouth of the Demerara River.
The town was established in 1782 during a brief occupation by the French of the Dutch colony of Demerara.
The original name of Longchamps was changed to Stabroek in 1784, after Nicholaas Geelvinck (1732 — 1787), Lord of Stabroek, the then President of the Dutch West India Company.
The city's name changed again in 1812 when, under British rule, it became Georgetown, in honour of King George III.
Georgetown gained official city status on 24 August 1842 during the reign of Queen Victoria.
In 1945, a large fire (The Great Fire) broke out in the city, causing widespread damage.
American traders started to build a wharf which became known as American Stelling, and little towns started to appear around the main settlement.
Hill stated that Lacytown was named after, George Lacy, who was related to the family of General Sir George de Lacy Evans GCB, a Crimean war hero.
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Stay overview
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Hotels & areas
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Transport notes
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Crowds
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