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

William Degraft

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, September 24, 2023

1. William Degraft Marker

Inscription.

William Degraft
W.D. was the leader of the group in the Castle called "The Bible Band", who were desirous to read the Bible with the aid of commentaries against the then Governor Charles Maclean's directive. They were imprisoned and later released. Degraft travalled to Dixcove and it was there that he met Captain James Potter; captain of the "Congo" vessel which plied between Bristol and West Africa, and requested Bibles from him. Captain Potter brought the Bibles with the first Missionary Rev. Joseph Rhodes Dunwell at his own expense. The group provided the bedrock for the growth of Methodism in Gold Coast.

Erected 2016.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion.

Location. 5° 6.343′ 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); Rev. Thomas Birch Freeman (here, next to this marker); The Methodist Church in Ghana / Rev. Joseph Rhodes Dunwell

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(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 (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); John Swanzy (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); President Obama in Ghana (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cape Coast.

William Degraft Marker and Bust image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, September 24, 2023

2. William Degraft Marker and Bust

The monument also includes a dedicatory tablet which is the same as the other two monuments.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, September 24, 2023

3. William Degraft Marker

The marker and bust is the northernmost of the three monuments at the Cape Coast Methodist Church.

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 103 times since then and 66 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 7, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.