Cape Coast in Cape Coast Metropolitan District, Central Region, Ghana — West Africa
Rev. Thomas Birch Freeman
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, September 24, 2023
1. Rev. Thomas Birch Freeman Marker
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 in Methodist societies. He founded the Methodist Church in Nigeria and served as chairman of the district of the Gold Coast and Nigeria.
Erected 2016.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1838.
Location. 5° 6.341′ N, 1° 14.557′ W. Marker is in Cape Coast, Central Region, in Cape Coast Metropolitan District. Marker can be reached from Kings Street north of Victoria Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Kings St P1181, Cape Coast, Central Region, Ghana. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Captain James Potter (here, next to this marker); William Degraft (here, next to this marker); The Methodist Church in Ghana / Rev. Joseph Rhodes Dunwell (within shouting distance of this marker); Royal West African Frontier Force Memorial (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); Sir James Marshall (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Cape Coast Castle
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Also see . . . Thomas Birch Freeman at Wikipedia. (Submitted on December 7, 2023.)
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, September 24, 2023
2. Rev. Thomas Birch Freeman Marker and Bust
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, September 24, 2023
3. Rev. Thomas Birch Freeman Dedicatory Tablet
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, September 24, 2023
4. Rev. Thomas Birch Freeman Marker
The marker is on the left side of this group of three markers and busts.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 7, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 69 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 7, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
