HISTORY OF THE ISLAND

In 1795 the british east india company established their rule in kerala. From 1800 onwards , a resident was appointed by the british company. The first resident was colonel Collin macaulay followed by colonel John munroe.During Munroe's period a priest of Mr. Pulikattil joseph father expressed his desire to establish a seminary & church in munroe island. The piece of land thus achieved by the christian community later known as Munroe island.