Aburi in Akwapem South District, Austurland, Ghana — West Africa
Founding of the Aburi Botanical Gardens
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, February 19, 2023
1. Founding of the Aburi Botanical Gardens Marker
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
Erected 2000.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Parks & Recreational Areas • Science & Medicine. A significant historical date for this entry is May 27, 2000.
Location. 5° 51.186′ N, 0° 10.359′ W. Marker is in Aburi, Eastern Region (Austurland), in Akwapem South District. It can be reached from Route N4 when traveling south. The marker is on the grounds of the Aburi Botanical Gardens. Touch for map. 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 distance of this marker: Ceiba pentandra (within shouting distance of this marker); Lady Knutsford (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Onyame Dua (about 120 meters away); Vitellaria paradoxa (about 120 meters away); Cola nitida (about 120
this page online
Also see . . .
1. Aburi Botanical Gardens at Wikipedia. (Submitted on February 25, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.)
2. President Jerry Rawlings at Wikipedia. Note that the marker was placed during the end of Rawlings' presidency. (Submitted on February 25, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.)
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton
2. Heads of the Aburi Botanical Gardens
Note the change in names after Ghana's 1957 independence.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, February 19, 2023
3. Founding of the Aburi Botanical Gardens Marker
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, February 19, 2023
4. A famous hollowed-out tree at the gardens
Credits. This page was last revised on February 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 25, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 366 times since then and 61 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 25, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
