Rolle Town, a quaint village typical of the Exumas is located sits atop a hill overlooking the sea (both Elizabeth and Moriah Harbors) several miles south of George Town (35- minute drive) . The charming multicolored pastel cottages make this village typical of out-island villages in the Bahamas. At the edge of town is an old cemetery, with Loyalist graves dating back to the 1700's giving a unique flavour to this seaside village on a hill.

Rolle Town was named after Lord Rolle, and was once a part of his estate. One story goes that when the slaves were set free, Lord Rolle sent the farm slaves to Rolleville and the domestic slaves to Rolle Town. One of the gateposts, which marked the entrance to Lord Rolle's estate in this area, still remains, A stonewall used to be around the estate. Rolle Town has  one school (not in use today) and a Baptist Church, which has quite an ancient foundation.  Rev. Cephas Role, who was the chef for The Duke of Edinburgh, is the present pastor. Today, the settlement contains a number of brightly painted buildings over 100 years old, and some ancient tombstones, which date back to Loyalists' time, just off the main road. On the largest tomb an inscription reads; "Within this tomb is interred the body of Ann McKay, the wife of Alexander McKay who departed this life on the first of November 1792 at age twenty-six years old". The land at Rolle Town is held in commonage.

This quiet little village is made up of 500 people named Rolle who grow fruits and vegetables -- just as their ancestors have done for nearly two centuries. A small sign leads the way to the Rolle family plot. Relatives of actress Ester Rolle live here.

While Rolle Town is in the South of Great Exuma Rolleville is in the North. This picturesque settlement sits atop a hill overlooking the Harbor. It is located near the northern tip of Great Exuma. The houses are quaint and some still have thatched roofs, it is said that Rolleville slaves joined up with Pompey during the rebellion. There are two tombs in the Rolleville Cemetery, said to belong to a man and his dog that were washed up on the beach. Some years ago, the school park was dedicated in memory of Maude Anderson Rolle, a distinguished citizen of the settlement. This little town comes alive during Emancipation day weekend (the first Monday in August) with the Rolleville Regatta.