In 1662, Governor Willoughby was granted the settlement and surrounding lands (extending into Suriname's interior) by King Charles II.. 
Ibẹ̀ ni àwọn ilẹ̀ àtijọ́ ti àwọn ìjọba amúnisìn Potogí ti kọ́ tí wọ́n sì ń tún púpọ̀ nínú rẹ̀ ṣe láyé òní.. 