One of the most interesting buildings in Lucea is the town hall which is also the old Court House, houses the still functioning Lucea Clock Tower.  The Clock Tower is what adds intrigue to this building.  The story is told that the clock was intended for the island of St. Lucia in the eastern Caribbean. However, the captain of the ship confused both places and “landed” the clock – a gift from Germany for the people of St. Lucia – in Hanover. The townsfolk refused to let go of the clock. They had ordered a more modest version, however they made up the difference through public subscription. A German landowner in the parish offered to erect the tower, provided he had a free hand in its design. The clock was installed in 1817