Portsmouth was initially chosen as the capital of Dominica, but only served in that capacity temporarily. Royal Engineer, John Simpson surveyed and laid out the area in 1765. It was laid out with a grid design of streets around a central square (now part of Benjamin's Park).
Portsmouth was initially selected as the capital of Dominica, but only served in that role temporarily. Royal Engineer John Simpson surveyed and planned the area in 1765. It was designed with a grid layout of streets around a central square (now part of Benjamin's Park).