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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Ghana

 
By J. Makali Bruton, June 24, 2023
Cape Coast Castle Marker
1 ► Ghana, Central Region, Cape Coast Metropolitan District, Cape Coast — Cape Coast Castle —
Near Victoria Road, on the right when traveling east.
Ghana Museums & Monuments Board The arrival of Europeans along the Gold Coast in West Africa led to the establishment of fortifications at various locations to facilitate gold and slave trades. The fortifications were designed to . . . — — Map (db m231371) HM
2 ► Ghana, Central Region, Cape Coast Metropolitan District, Cape Coast — Captain James Potter —
Near Kings Street north of Victoria Road, on the right when traveling north.
Captains James Potter The Wesley Methodist Church Ghana, salutes Captain Potter for his unparalleled role in the establishment of Methodism in Ghana. Captain Potter's story, culled from "The Root of Ghana Methodism" by F. L. Bartels goes . . . — — Map (db m237509) HM
3 ► Ghana, Central Region, Cape Coast Metropolitan District, Cape Coast — John Swanzy —
Near Victoria Road, on the right when traveling east.
In memory of John Swanzy, Governor of Accra, & Member of Council, 5th son of Henry & Anne Swanzy, of Avelreagh Co Monaghan, Ireland, who died at Cape Coast Castle 22nd Octbr 1807 His last act was to save from slavery some of the Fantees, seized . . . — — Map (db m227853) HM
4 ► Ghana, Central Region, Cape Coast Metropolitan District, Cape Coast — President Obama in Ghana —
Near Victoria Road, on the left when traveling west.
This plaque was unveiled by President Barack Obama and the First Lady Michelle Obama of the United States of America on the occasion of their visit to the Cape Coast Castle on the 11th day of July 2009 — — Map (db m227176) HM
5 ► Ghana, Central Region, Cape Coast Metropolitan District, Cape Coast — Rev. Thomas Birch Freeman —
Near Kings Street north of Victoria Road, on the right when traveling north.
Rev. Thomas Birch Freeman Rev. Thomas Birch Freeman is arguably, the father of Ghana Methodist. He arrived in 1838 and died here in 1890. He expanded the work of the church from Cape Coast to Ashanti. He also established schools . . . — — Map (db m237508) HM
6 ► Ghana, Central Region, Cape Coast Metropolitan District, Cape Coast — Royal West African Frontier Force Memorial —
On Victoria Road west of Commercial Street, on the right when traveling west.
In memory of the officers, warrant officers, non commissioned officers and men of the Gold Coast Forces, Royal West African Frontier Force who gave their lives for their king, country and people in the World Wars 1914-1918, 1939-1945 "Their . . . — — Map (db m226702) WM
7 ► Ghana, Central Region, Cape Coast Metropolitan District, Cape Coast — Sir James Marshall —
Near Royal Lane east of Queens Drive, on the left when traveling east.
Sir James Marshall M.A B.L RCSG. CMG Born: 29th December, 1829 at Edinburgh, Scotland Resident at British Headquarters Cape Coast as Chief Magistrate and Judicial Assessor to the Gold Coast (Ghana) 1873-1875 as Puisne Judge, Lagos, . . . — — Map (db m237504) HM
8 ► Ghana, Central Region, Cape Coast Metropolitan District, Cape Coast — The Methodist Church in Ghana / Rev. Joseph Rhodes Dunwell —
On King Street north of Victoria Road, on the right when traveling north.
Methodist Church Ghana Wesley Society – Cape Coast Pacesetter of Methodism in Ghana Cape Coast Wesley Society, with its spectacular Victorian edifice in which the remains of the first 5 pacesetter missionaries Rev. Joseph R. Dunwell, Rev. & . . . — — Map (db m227173) HM
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9 ► Ghana, Central Region, Cape Coast Metropolitan District, Cape Coast — William Degraft —
Near Kings Street north of Victoria Road, on the right when traveling north.
William Degraft W.D. was the leader of the group in the Castle called "The Bible Band", who were desirous to read the Bible with the aid of commentaries against the then Governor Charles Maclean's directive. They were imprisoned and . . . — — Map (db m237510) HM
10 ► Ghana, Central Region, Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abirem District, Elmina — Old Dutch Cemetery —
On Dutch Cemetery Road at Dziewu Street, on the left when traveling east on Dutch Cemetery Road.
This Old Dutch Cemetery was initially constructed in 1806 by Governor J. P. Hoogenboom. Renovation works to the Old Dutch Cemetery were undertaken in 2006 as part of the implementation of the Elmina 2015 Strategy with financing from the . . . — — Map (db m237534) HM
11 ► Ghana, Central Region, Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abirem District, Elmina, Original Old Town — St. George's Castle, Elmina —
Near Liver Pool Road south of Benya Street, on the left when traveling south.
Ghana Museums & Monuments Board The arrival of Europeans along the Gold Coast in West Africa led to the establishment of fortifications at various locations to facilitate gold and slave trades. The fortifications were designed to . . . — — Map (db m237532) HM
12 ► Ghana, Eastern Region, Akwapem North District, Mampong — First Cocoa in Ghana —
Near Unnamed road north of Route N4, on the right when traveling west.
One of the original trees planted. Year: 1879 — — Map (db m259744) HM
13 ► Ghana, Eastern Region, Akwapem South District, Aburi — Cedrela odorata (Cedar) —
Near N4, on the right when traveling south.
Cedrela odorata (Cedar) A cedar tree planted by the team of a research expedition from Mendel University in Brno, Czech Republic, to Ghana to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Johan Gregor Mendel, the father of genetics. Medase, . . . — — Map (db m216986) HM
14 ► Ghana, Eastern Region, Akwapem South District, Aburi — Ceiba pentandra —
On Unnamed park road west of Route N4, on the right when traveling south.
Ceiba pentandra (Malvaceae) Silk Cotton This tree was planted by Sir Gordon Gurggisberg on 23rd March 1924. — — Map (db m260649) HM
15 ► Ghana, Eastern Region, Akwapem South District, Aburi — Cocoa —
On Unnamed park road west of Route N4, on the right when traveling south.
Cocoa The seed of this South American tree (Theobroma Cacao) have been used for food since ancient times, the Aztecs of Central America called it food of the gods, believing it was devine origion. This is also reflected in its scientific . . . — — Map (db m260652) HM
16 ► Ghana, Eastern Region, Akwapem South District, Aburi — Cola nitida —
On unnamed street just west of Route N4, on the left when traveling south.
Scientific Name: Cola nitida. Local Name: Bese (Twi). Family: Sterculiaceae. Medicinal Use, In Ghana a paste prepared from the nut is topically applied to lesions, it stimulates the Central Nervous System and is appetite depressant. In . . . — — Map (db m260653) HM
17 ► Ghana, Eastern Region, Akwapem South District, Aburi — Founding of the Aburi Botanical Gardens —
Near Route N4 when traveling south.
This monument was unveiled on the occasion of the 110th anniversary of Aburi Botanic Gardens by H.E. Flt. Lt. J. J. Rawlings President of the Republic of Ghana on 27th May, 2000 — — Map (db m216988) HM
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18 ► Ghana, Eastern Region, Akwapem South District, Aburi — Lady Knutsford —
Near Route N4, on the left when traveling south.
Lady Knutsford (silk cotton tree) This tree (remains left) was the sole survivor of the original forest and was named after the wife of Lord Knutsford G.C.M.G then secretary of state for colonist (1887-1892) to commemorate her . . . — — Map (db m216932) HM
19 ► Ghana, Eastern Region, Akwapem South District, Aburi — Nutmeg —
Near Route N4, on the left when traveling south.
Nutmeg Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans) is native of the Molucca (Indonesia) and introduced to Ceylon (Sri Lanka) about 1804. The nutmeg of shops is the hard, brown, ovoid kernel, which is enclosed in a this brittle shell, . . . — — Map (db m216933) HM
20 ► Ghana, Eastern Region, Akwapem South District, Aburi — Onyame Dua — (Twi) Sky God's Tree —
On Unnamed park road north of Route N4, on the left when traveling north.
A large tree up to 120ft (36m) with high narrow buttresses, leaves in whorls of 4-7 at each node and flowers small and white. The wood is white with slight yellowish tinge, soft and of uniform texture. It is suitable for light carpentry. It . . . — — Map (db m261712) HM
21 ► Ghana, Eastern Region, Akwapem South District, Aburi — The Strangler Ficus Tree —
On Unnamed park road north of Route N4, on the left when traveling north.
Scientific Name: Ficus elasticoides Common Name: Rubber Shade Tree Twi Amane Gyedua This famous woody parasite was first discovered in the fork of the tree "Afzelia africana" in 1906. It kept on developing gradually and in 1936 it . . . — — Map (db m261714) HM
22 ► Ghana, Eastern Region, Akwapem South District, Aburi — Vitellaria paradoxa —
Near Route N4, on the left when traveling south.
Vitellaria paradoxa Common Name: Shea Nut Tree (Twi-nkudua) Origin: Guinea Savannah of Africa (Trop. Africa) Family: Sapotaceae It is called after Mungo Park, who first showed that the Sudanese Toulon (Bambouk) ie. Shea butter, . . . — — Map (db m216931) HM
23 ► Ghana, Eastern Region, Asuogyaman District, Akosombo — Akosombo Dam Construction Inauguration —
On Kwame Nkrumah Avenue at Asuogyaman-Atimpoku Road, in the median on Kwame Nkrumah Avenue.
This plaque was unveiled on the 23rd January 1962 by Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah President of the Republic of Ghana Chairman of the Volta River Authority to mark the official commencement of construction of the Volta River Development — — Map (db m238350) HM
24 ► Ghana, Eastern Region, Asuogyaman District, Atimpoku — Adomi Bridge Dedication —
On N2 (National Route N2), on the right when traveling east.
. . . — — Map (db m238349) HM
25 ► Ghana, Eastern Region, Asuogyaman District, Atimpoku — Asameni —
On Tema-Jasikan Road (National Route N2), in the median.
Asameni The Governor of the Christianborg Castle 1693-1694 Visit Nyanawase - (Akwamufie) to learn more about him and his military exploits. Commissioned by Hon. Yaw Barimah (MP) & Eastern Regional Minister and Hon. E.W. Ntow-Bediako . . . — — Map (db m238348) HM
26 ► Ghana, Eastern Region, North Tongu District, Atimpoku — Tree Columns Design at the Royal Senchi Hotel —
Near Akosombo - Tema Road, on the right when traveling north.
Tree Columns Design at the Royal Senchi Hotel These Tree Columns used in our Main and Conference Room entrances as well as the Nsu Bar were harvested from the Volta Lake and had been underwater for 45 years. At the time of flooding, the . . . — — Map (db m218887) HM
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27 ► Ghana, Greater Accra Region, Ablekuma West District, Accra, Ashiedu Keteke Sub-Metro — Dr. Hideyo Noguchi — 1876-1928 — Japanese bacteriologist and pathologist —
Near Harley Street, on the right when traveling west.
Born in Fukushima Prefecture in Japan. After the studies in Kitazato's Institute (Japan) and Pensylvania University (U.S.A.), he worked at Rockfeller Institute for Medical Research (U.S.A.) to investigate trachoma, . . . — — Map (db m308028) HM
28 ► Ghana, Greater Accra Region, Ablekuma West District, Accra, Ashiedu Keteke Sub-Metro — Sir Frederick Gordon Guggisberg —
On Harley Street west of Glover Addo Road, on the right when traveling west.
Born in Preston, Ontario, Canada, 20 July, 1869. Passed out of the Royal Military Academy, Woolwich, in 1889 as Second Lieutenant, Royal Engineers. Served from 1902 to 1908 as assistant director and later as director of the Mines Survey . . . — — Map (db m245215) HM
29 ► Ghana, Greater Accra Region, Accra Metropolis District, Accra, James Town — Fort Ussher — Ghana Museums and Monuments Board —
On Prof. Atta Mills High Street at Onamroko Korle Road, on the right when traveling east on Prof. Atta Mills High Street.
Welcome to Ussher Fort, Usshertown Ussher Fort was originally built by the Dutch in 1649 as Fort Crèvecoeur. It was part one of the Dutch forts along the Gold Coast. Shattered by an earthquake, the Dutch Fort Crèvecoeur was . . . — — Map (db m225627) HM
30 ► Ghana, Greater Accra Region, Accra Metropolis District, Accra, Osu Klottey — King Tackie Tawiah I —
On Kojo Thompson Road north of Market Road, in the median.
This monument in commemoration of the centenary celebration of the death of King Tackie Tawiah I who reigned as the 20th king of the Ga State from September 1862 to July, 1902 Was commissioned by Mr. John Agyekum Kufuor · . . . — — Map (db m221002) HM
31 ► Ghana, Greater Accra Region, Accra Metropolis District, Accra, Osu Klottey — Martyrs of the Rule of Law —
On Prof. Atta Mills High Street just west of Independence Link, on the right when traveling west.
Martyrs of the Rule of Law On 30th June 1982, during the curfew hours, three eminent High Court Judges and a retired Army Officer, namely: Mr. Justice Frederick Poku Sarkodee, Mrs. Justice Cecilia Afran Koranteng-Addow, Mr. Justice Kwadwo . . . — — Map (db m220215) HM
32 ► Ghana, Greater Accra Region, Accra Metropolis District, Accra, Victoriaborg — Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah —
Near Prof. Atta Mills High Street east of Thorpe Road, on the right when traveling east.
Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah (1909-1972) The original statue of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah which stood in front of Parliament House, opposite Old Polo Grounds, Accra Attacked by a mob, vandalised as it stands now in the wake of a military . . . — — Map (db m231924) HM
33 ► Ghana, Greater Accra Region, Korle Klottey District, Accra, Christianborg — Liberation Day Monument —
On 28th February Road at Castle Drive, on the left when traveling east on 28th February Road.
Dedicated to the memory of Sgt Adjeitey ∙ Cpl Atipoe ∙ Pte Odartey Lamptey who died at Christianborg Crossroads on 28th February, 1948. Dedicated to the memory of Sgt Abdulai Allasan ∙ Cpl Lassey Sewoatsi ∙ Pte Francis . . . — — Map (db m216679) WM
34 ► Ghana, Greater Accra Region, Korle Klottey District, Accra, North Ridge — Ghana in Two World Wars —
On Castle Road at Angola Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Castle Road.
Ghana in the two World Wars Well before the First World War Gambia, Ghana, Nigeria and Sierra Leone had raised local infantry units. Ghana and Nigeria also had artillery batteries. Whilst their individual identities and recruitment areas were . . . — — Map (db m217015) HM WM
35 ► Ghana, Greater Accra Region, Korle Klottey District, Accra, Victoriaborg — Accra Stadium Disaster —
On Starlets 91 Road at Malam Awudu Road, on the right on Starlets 91 Road.
Gbomo nyemii dzi gbomo (I am my brother’s keeper) In memoriam In remembrance of the 127 persons who lost their lives at the Accra Sports Stadium on May 9 2001 May their souls rest in peace This memorial was unveiled on May 9 2003 by His . . . — — Map (db m217014) HM
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36 ► Ghana, Greater Accra Region, Korle Klottey District, Accra, West Ridge — Dr. Kwame Nkrumah —
Near Barnes Road at Tsiranana, on the left when traveling south.
Dr. Kwame Nkrumah (1909-1972) The original statue of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah which stood in front of Parliament House, Accra attacked by a mob in the wake of a military and police coup d’etat on 24th February 1966 Recovered for the National . . . — — Map (db m215838) HM
37 ► Ghana, Greater Accra Region, La Dade-Kotopon District, Accra, Airport City — Agusta 109A Helicopter —
On Airport Bypass Road just north of Giffard Road, on the left when traveling north.
Agusta 109A Helicopter Registration number G670 Manufacturer Gruppo Agusta Company Italy Engines two (2) Allison 250-(20B) Endurance 2 hrs 30 mins Max troop capacity 8 (2 pilots + 6 pax) Year of entry into svc 1996 Hours flown . . . — — Map (db m222455) HM WM
38 ► Ghana, Greater Accra Region, La Dade-Kotopon District, Accra, Cantonments — Christ the King School Foundation —
Near Nehru Road at Liberation Road, on the right when traveling east.
In commemoration of our Golden Jubilee (1956-2006) Christ the King Intl. School with gratitude honour Rev. Fr. Leslie Hatfield, our founding father Unveiled on 23rd September 2006 by Most Rev. Charles Palmer-Buckle Rev. Fr. Leslie J. Hatfield . . . — — Map (db m219975) HM
39 ► Ghana, Greater Accra Region, La Dade-Kotopon District, Accra, Cantonments — Dr. Shirley Graham DuBois —
On Fifth Link Road north of Second Circular Road, on the right when traveling north.
In honor and celebration of Dr. Shirley Graham DuBois, Oberlin College and Conservatory alumna, class of 1934 (A.B.) and 1935 (A.M.), in recognition of her outstanding contributions to humanity as social and political activist; . . . — — Map (db m219548) HM
40 ► Ghana, Greater Accra Region, La Dade-Kotopon District, Accra, Cantonments — Edward Akufo-Addo —
On Fourth Circular Road at Cantonments Road, in the median on Fourth Circular Road.
Edward Akufo-Addo, COV 26:6:1906 – 17:7:1979 Founding member of United Gold Coast Convention (UGCC) Member of the “Big Six” Chief Justice of the Republic (1966-1970) President of the Republic (1970-1972) Your struggle for the total political . . . — — Map (db m224356) HM
41 ► Ghana, Greater Accra Region, La Dade-Kotopon District, Accra, Cantonments — Ghana Armed Forces Memorial —
On Liberation Road, on the right when traveling north.
This square is dedicated to the memory of our beloved compatriots who heroically and selflessly gave their lives in the noble cause of justice and peace. Unveiled by Flt. Lt. Jerry John Rawlings Chairman of the Provisional National Defence . . . — — Map (db m219883) WM
42 ► Ghana, Greater Accra Region, La Dade-Kotopon District, Accra, Cantonments — W.E.B. DuBois —
Near Fifth Link Road north of Second Circular Road, on the right when traveling north.
In recognition of our centennial anniversary and in celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of the independence of Ghana, we honor the legacy of W.E.B. DuBois, Ph.D., founder of Pan-Africanism and distinguished member of Alpha Phi Alpha . . . — — Map (db m219427) HM
43 ► Ghana, Greater Accra Region, La Dade-Kotopon District, Accra, Kpeshie — Major Maxwell Adam Mahama —
On Mahama Road north of Empire Avenue, in the median.
Major Maxwell Adam Mahama (GH/3454) was born on 1st November 1985 in Bole. After his Senior Secondary Education, he enlisted into the Ghana Military Academy on 6th October 2005 as part of Regular Career Course 47. Maxwell was commissioned into . . . — — Map (db m240421) HM
44 ► Ghana, Greater Accra Region, Shai Osudoku District, Kordiabe — Park History — Shai Hills Resource Reserve —
Near Shai Hills Southern Access Road just east of Tema-Akosombo Road, on the right when traveling east.
Shai Hills Resource Reserve (one of the smallest Protected area in Ghana) located in the Dangme West District of the Greater Accra Region, was declared a Forest Reserve in 1962 with an area of 46.7 km² (4,700 ha; 18 sq. mi.) and was made a Resource . . . — — Map (db m274403) HM
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45 ► Ghana, Northern Region, Tamale Metropolitan District, Tamale — OLA Cathedral Parish Pioneers —
On Salaga Road, on the right when traveling west.
This plaque was unveiled by Most Rev. Gregory E. Kpeibaya Archbishop of Tamale on the occasion of OLA Cathedral Parish Golden Jubilee Tamale in commemoration of the pioneers of the parish. M. Afr. (W.F.) ∙ Frs. R. McCoy, T. Tryers, P. . . . — — Map (db m243571) HM
 
 
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