Coimbatore: The 231st birth anniversary of John Sullivan, founder of the 'Queen of Hills' - Ooty was observed today.
The Nilgiris: The 231st birth anniversary of John Sullivan, founder of the 'Queen of Hills' - Ooty was observed today.
District Collector, J. Innocent Divya garlanded the memorial of John Sullivan (15 June 1788 – 16 January 1855) at his memorial in Kannerimukku in Kotagiri.
After he took charge as Collector of Coimbatore in 1817. In 1819, he set out to explore the Nilgiris after obtaining an order from the British East India Company charging him with investigating the "origin of the fabulous tales that are circulated concerning the Blue Mountains to verify their authenticity and to send a report to the authorities.
It was John Sullivan who introduced Tea plantation and horticulture to the hill town. The Ooty Lake was created between 1823 and 1825 by Sullivan. He also played an important role in developing the economy of several local tribes.
As a mark of respect, it was decided to celebrate June 15, his birthday as 'Ootacamund day'.
District Collector, J. Innocent Divya garlanded the memorial of John Sullivan (15 June 1788 – 16 January 1855) at his memorial in Kannerimukku in Kotagiri.
After he took charge as Collector of Coimbatore in 1817. In 1819, he set out to explore the Nilgiris after obtaining an order from the British East India Company charging him with investigating the "origin of the fabulous tales that are circulated concerning the Blue Mountains to verify their authenticity and to send a report to the authorities.
It was John Sullivan who introduced Tea plantation and horticulture to the hill town. The Ooty Lake was created between 1823 and 1825 by Sullivan. He also played an important role in developing the economy of several local tribes.
As a mark of respect, it was decided to celebrate June 15, his birthday as 'Ootacamund day'.