Mont Buxton
Origin of Name and History
Mont Buxton is named after St Thomas Fowell Buxton (1786-1845), an English brewer and social reformer who, as a member of the House of Commons, led aggressive campaigns for the 1833 abolition of slavery in all British colonies.
Community Facilities and Services
The Mont Buxton District has various community facilities and services at the benefit of the inhabitants.
Location
The Mont Buxton District is a suburb of Victoria and is situated west of the Capital, adjacent to Union Vale in the North and Belonie in the South. The inland slopes up towards the steep ridges of “Creve Coeur” 386m falling over to the West side of Mahe at Beau Vallon.
Districts Logo and Motto
The District’s Logo with motto represents and signifies the district strategically perched upon a mountain, overlooking the East Coast, well known for its Mont Pavillon which led the ships as they approached; today its role still consists in watching the schooners which continue on their way across the ocean.
District AdministratorMs. Antoinette Valentin
Contact DetailsOffice: 432 27 97/262 34 37
Mobile: 262 21 80
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Mobile: 262 21 80
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Sub DistrictsThe District is made up of nine sub districts and they are: Roche Bois, Belonie lower, Hangard Street, Moossa Lane, Button Lane, Mont Buxton Central, Greenwich, Dan Lenn,
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