Lomé in Golfe, Maritime, Togo — West Africa
Independence of Togo
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, July 16, 2023
1. Independence of Togo Marker
27 avril 1960
Travail ∙ Liberte ∙ Patrie
En homage au peuple du Togo
Peuple togolais par ta foi ton courage et tes sacrifices la nation togolaise est nee
Proclamation of the Independence of Togo
April 27, 1960
Work ∙ Freedom ∙ Nation
In tribute to the people of Togo
Togolese people, by your faith, your courage and your sacrifices the Togolese nation was born
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. A significant historical date for this entry is April 27, 1960.
Location. 6° 7.795′ N, 1° 12.96′ E. Marker is in Lomé, Maritime, in Golfe. Marker is at the intersection of Avenue 2 Fevrier and Rue de l'Oua, in the median on Avenue 2 Fevrier. Touch for map. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Former Central Railroad Station of Lomé (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); The Lomé Advanced Training School (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); Paul Ahyi, Forces Vives, 1989 (approx. 0.8 kilometers
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Also see . . . Togo at Wikipedia. ...After World War II...the residents of British Togoland voted to join the Gold Coast as part of the independent nation of Ghana in 1957. French Togoland became an autonomous republic within the French Union in 1959, while France retained the right to control the defense, foreign relations, and finances. The Togolese Republic was proclaimed on 27 April 1960. (Submitted on July 21, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.)
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, July 16, 2023
2. Independence of Togo Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 22, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 21, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 45 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 21, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
