Aburi in Akwapem South District, Austurland, Ghana — West Africa

Lady Knutsford

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, February 19, 2023

1. Lady Knutsford Marker

Inscription.

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 husband's contribution to the establishment of the Gardens.

Lady Knutsford lived over 600 years before dying and finally fell on 8th July, 2020.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Horticulture & Forestry • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is July 8, 2020.

Location. 5° 51.169′ N, 0° 10.401′ W. Marker is in Aburi, Eastern Region (Austurland), in Akwapem South District. It can be reached from Route N4, on the left when traveling south. The marker is on the grounds of the Aburi Botanical Gardens. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Domeabra Ave S130, Aburi, Eastern Region, Ghana. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Africa,

Sub-Saharan Africa,

West Africa,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking

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distance of this marker: Ceiba pentandra (within shouting distance of this marker); Cola nitida (within shouting distance of this marker); Cocoa (within shouting distance of this marker); Onyame Dua (within shouting distance of this marker); Founding of the Aburi Botanical Gardens (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Vitellaria paradoxa (about 180 meters away); Cedrela odorata (Cedar) (about 180 meters away); The Strangler Ficus Tree (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Aburi.

Also see . . . Ceiba pentandra at Wikipedia. It is most likely that this tree was a Ceiba pentandra. (Submitted on February 23, 2023.)

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 18, 2024

2. Lady Knutsford Marker

The marker was replaced with this more permanent marker with basically the same information. It also includes various spelling errors.

Lady Knutsford and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, February 19, 2023

3. Lady Knutsford and Marker

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 18, 2024

4. Lady Knutsford Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 11, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 23, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 278 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 23, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 2. submitted on November 11, 2024, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on February 23, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 4. submitted on November 11, 2024, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.