Nine Mile, Jamaica

Nine Mile is a district in Saint Ann Parish, Jamaica, a few miles south of Brown's Town. The population was about 300 in 2009. On February 6, 1945, the reggae musician and peace activist Bob Marley was born there. He was later buried there. Bob Marley‘s house is located in the village, as well as his mausoleum, where his body lies along with his mother, Cedella Booker.

Nine Mile
Village
Nine Mile
Coordinates: 18.2978°N 77.2781°W / 18.2978; -77.2781
CountryJamaica
ParishSt Ann
Population
 (2009)
 • Total300

Bob Marley Mausoleum
Entrance to the Bob Marley tourist attraction in Nine Mile, Jamaica

The Bob Marley Mausoleum is a tourist attraction located in Nine Mile, managed by members of Marley's family. It has many historical artifacts including guitars, awards and photographs. Nine Mile is where Bob Marley's musical career began and also influenced many of his songs.[1]

There is a Rasta-colored ‘rock pillow’ on which Marley laid his head when seeking inspiration. His body lies buried along with his guitar in a 2.5 m-tall (8.2 ft) oblong marble mausoleum inside a small church of traditional Ethiopian design. [2] There are two mausoleums on the property. The first is that of Marley's mother, Cedella Booker, known as Mama Marley. The second contains the remains of Marley himself.

Bob Marley Church & Mausoleum in Nine Mile, Jamaica

References
  1. "Bob Marley birth village - Nine Mile (Jamaica)". Jamaicans.com. Retrieved 1 March 2012.
  2. "Nine Mile Museum in Jamaica, Jamaica". Lonely Planet. 6 February 1945. Retrieved 1 March 2012.
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