Osu Klottey in Accra in Accra Metropolis District, Greater Accra Region, Ghana — Coastal Plain (West Africa)
King Tackie Tawiah I
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, April 23, 2023
1. King Tackie Tawiah I Marker
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 · President of the Republic of Ghana. on 24th September 2002
Assisted by Nii Amugi II · President of the Ga Tradition Council and Ni Akropong II · Head of Nii Teiko Tsuru We and King Tackie Tawiah I Family
Erected 2002.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Patriots & Patriotism. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1902.
Location. 5° 32.753′ N, 0° 12.393′ W. Marker is in Accra, Greater Accra Region, in Accra Metropolis District. It is in Osu Klottey. Marker is on Kojo Thompson Road north of Market Road, in the median. Touch for map. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Martyrs of the Rule of Law (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah (approx. half a kilometer away); Fort Ussher (approx. 0.8 kilometers away); Accra Stadium Disaster (approx. 1.5 kilometers away); Dr. Kwame Nkrumah (approx. 1.6 kilometers away); Liberation Day Monument
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Regarding King Tackie Tawiah I. King Tackie Tawiah I was a long-serving leader (1862-1902) of the Ga-Dangme people of what is now Ghana's eastern coast. He was known as an astute military and social leader. His reign covered the period of British colonialism where he nimbly negotiated between exploiting the relationship for increased trade and business, while at times disagreeing with colonial policy. He was imprisoned by the British for three years for refusing to assist in attacking other ethnic groups. He saw Accra turn into the capital of the Gold Coast under the British and many other technological changes. He is widely regarded as a wise and powerful leader of pre-independence Ghana.
Also see . . . Biography of King Tackie Tawiah I. (Submitted on April 24, 2023.)
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, April 23, 2023
2. King Tackie Tawiah I Marker
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, April 23, 2023
3. King Tackie Tawiah I Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 24, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 126 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 24, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
