Information about attractions on St. Helena Island.
City of Jamestown
Capital city, port, and main settlement on St. Helena Island.
Jamestown is located on the northwest side of the island.
Diana's Peak National Park
Natural Attractions on St. Helena Island
Natural Attractions on St. Helena Island
Diana's Peak National Park
This mountain peak 2700 feat above sea level
is the highest spot on St. Helena Island.
It was declared a national park in 1996.
Heartshaped Waterfall
Waterfall in the middle of a heart-shaped cliff.
Historic Sites on St. Helena Island
High Knoll Fort
This historic fort built in 1894 on the site of
a citadel built in 1790 has beautiful views
of the ocean and St. Helena Island.
Jacob's Ladder
This stairway and inclined plane was built
in 1829 to haul and transport goods
up and down a mountain.
Longwood House
The home where Napolean lived during the last
years of his life is now a museum owned
by the French Government.
Napoleon's Tomb
Emperor Napolean selected the Sane Valley of
St. Helena Island as his burial place. His
remains have been moved to Paris, France,
but his original tomb is still a historic
site on St. Helena.
St James' Church
This Jamestown church was built in 1774,
making it the oldest Anglican
church in the Southern Hemisphere.
Napolean Related Places on St. Helena
See also
Visitor Activities in St. Helena
St. Helena Travel Guide
Africa Travel Guide
