Cape Coast in Cape Coast Metropolitan District, Central Region, Ghana — West Africa

President Obama in Ghana

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, June 24, 2023

1. President Obama in Ghana Marker

Inscription.

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

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • Forts and Castles. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #44 Barack Obama series list. A significant historical month for this entry is July 2009.

Location. 5° 6.208′ N, 1° 14.461′ W. Marker is in Cape Coast, Central Region, in Cape Coast Metropolitan District. It can be reached from Victoria Road, on the left when traveling west. The marker is on the grounds of the Cape Coast Castle. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Victoria Rd 13, Cape Coast, Central Region, Ghana. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Africa,

West Africa,

Sub-Saharan 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: Cape Coast Castle (a few steps from this marker); John Swanzy

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(a few steps from this marker); Royal West African Frontier Force Memorial (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Methodist Church in Ghana / Rev. Joseph Rhodes Dunwell (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Rev. Thomas Birch Freeman (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Captain James Potter (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); William Degraft (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Sir James Marshall (approx. 0.6 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cape Coast.

Also see . . . President Obama's remarks at Cape Coast Castle. (Submitted on June 29, 2023.)

An additional nearby memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, June 24, 2023

2. An additional nearby memorial

In everlasting memory of the anguish of our ancestors. May those that died rest in peace. May those who return find their roots. May humanity never again perpetrate such injustice against humanity
We, the living, vow to uphold this.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, June 24, 2023

3. President Obama in Ghana Marker

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, June 24, 2023

4. President Obama in Ghana Marker

President Obama and family visit Cape Coast Castle image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Pete Souza, July 11, 2009

5. President Obama and family visit Cape Coast Castle

President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, Sasha and Malia, Marian Robinson and a friend tour Cape Coast Castle in Ghana on July 11, 2009. (Official White House photo by Pete Souza)

Credits. This page was last revised on June 29, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 29, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 386 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 29, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.