Near Rue Colombani east of Rue Olivier de Montaguerre, on the left when traveling east.
Père Francesco Borghero
(1830-1892)
Fondateur Mission Dahomey (1861)
Notre Reconnaissance Filiale
Fraternite Mgr Daga
English translation
Father Francesco Borghero
(1830-1892)
Founder of the . . . — — Map (db m236978) HM
On Rue van Vollenhoven east of Route des Esclaves, on the right when traveling east.
A la mémoire
des officiers
sous-officiers, caporaux
soldats et tirailleurs Morts au champ d'honneur
1892-1896
English translation
In memory of officers, non-commissioned officers, corporals, soldiers and . . . — — Map (db m236982) HM
On Rue Colombani east of Rue Olivier de Montaguerre, on the left when traveling east.
19 Novembre 2011
SS. le Pape Benoit XVI a signé, dans cette Basilique de
l'Immaculée Conception de Ouidah,
l'Exhortation Apostolique Africae munus.
S.E. Mgr Michael Blume, etani Nonce Apostolique,
S.E. Mgr Antoine Ganye, . . . — — Map (db m237074) HM
On Rue van Vollenhoven east of Route des Esclaves, on the right when traveling east.
Le Cimetiere Militaire Français
Crée vers 1892 pendant la guerre de conquête du Danxome par la France, le Cimetiere Militaire Français.comporte deux parties. Dans la première partie étaient inhumés les membres des familles . . . — — Map (db m236980) HM
Statue de Bio Guerra
Don Conjoint de: Ambassade de la République populaire de Chine au Bénin
Sinohydro Corporation Limited
Juillet 2022
English translation
Statue of Bio Guerra
Joint Donation From: . . . — — Map (db m237082) WM
On Route RNIE3, on the right when traveling south.
Ahossou Soha 1er Roi de Savalou 1557-1618
Réalisée par sa Majestée Dada Tossoh Gbaguidi XIII
Roi de Savalou
Inaugurée par son Excellence Dr. Thomas Boni Yayi President de la République
Chef de l'Etat, Chef du Gouvernement. . . . — — Map (db m252973) HM
On Route RNIE3, on the right when traveling south.
Ahossou Soha, 1 Roi de Savalou
Agbahako (qui deviendra Ahossou Soha) est né dans le village de Dame Wogon à Bonou (Ouémé).
Chasseur de pere en fils, Agbahako demeura dans de nombreux villages. A la mort de Ligbo,
chef du village . . . — — Map (db m252974) HM
On Boulevard de la Marina south of Rue 362, on the right when traveling west.
Symbole de notre amour et de notre engagement pour le pays, nos amazones ont su, par leur bravoure, autant que les hommes, défendre la patrie.
Telles nos amazones, la femme béninoise est notre fierté. —Patrice Talón, . . . — — Map (db m218021) WM
On Route de L'Aéroport at Rue 390, on the left when traveling east on Route de L'Aéroport.
Martyrs du dimanche 16 janvier 1977
La patrie reconnaissante
Ce monument a ete realise en cooperation avec la Republique
Populaire Democratique de Coree
16. 1. 1979
English translation
Martyrs of Sunday, . . . — — Map (db m237076) WM
On Rue 900 IA at Rue 900, on the left when traveling west on Rue 900 IA.
Cette place anciennement appelee Champ des Foires
a ete rebaptisee Place Bernadin Cardinal Gantin.
Sa rehabilitation a ete entierement financee
par le budget national. Et realisee par les services techniques de la Direction
Centrale . . . — — Map (db m237080) HM
On Route de L'Aéroport at Rue 230, in the median on Route de L'Aéroport.
Bio Guera
combattant de la liberté et de la dignité africaine
English translation: Bio Guéra Fighter for liberty and African dignity — — Map (db m218425) WM
Kossou Agbon
L'un des fondateurs de Lokossa
Realisee en 2010 par l'artiste Pascal Guedehoumgue
tel: 9579.8725
English translation Kossou Agbon
One of the founders of Lokossa . . . — — Map (db m252425) HM
Totoh Gnawo 1er fondateur de la Ville de Lokossa en 1720 Financement: Circonscription Urbaine de Lokossa Realise en l’an 2000 par Pascal Guedehoungue au nom de Aspac Long
English translation Totoh Gnawo 1st . . . — — Map (db m236977) HM
“Je n'accepterai jamais de signer aucun traité susceptible d'aliéner l'Indépendance de la terre de mes aïeux." Gbehanzin Roi du Danxome.
(1890-1906)
English translation "I will never agree to sign any treaty . . . — — Map (db m237120) WM
On Rue du Palais Royal north of Route N21, on the right when traveling north.
IFAN
A sa création en 1944, le Musee Historique d’Abomey était placé sous la direction de
l'Institut Francais d’Afrique Noire (IFAN). Ceci constituait la mémoire des colonies
et publiait plusieurs bulletins d'information sur . . . — — Map (db m237117) HM
On Rue du Palais Royal north of National Route N21, on the left when traveling north.
Le Palais du Roi Agonglo
Le Roi Agonglo (1789-1797) s'attelait au bien être de la
population par une série de réformes. Il changea le système des
impôts, renforça le culte vodoun et appuyait les arts,
réorganisa la structure des . . . — — Map (db m237085) HM
On Rue du Palais Royal north of National Route N21, on the left when traveling north.
Le Palais du Roi Glele
Le Roi Glele (1858-1889), était confronté à
l'interventionnisme des Européens, qu'il repoussa.Il
consolida la suprématie du Danxomé dans la région en
menant plus de 30 campagnes militaires. Contre . . . — — Map (db m237083) HM
On Rue du Palais Royal north of Route N21, on the left when traveling north.
Le Palais du Roi Guezo
Le Roi Guezo (1818-1858) est considéré comme un grand
réformateur. Il réorganisa les structures de l'Etat et de l'armée,
travailla à l'unification du Royaume, et développa surtout
la production d'huile de . . . — — Map (db m237113) HM
On Rue Périphérique 3 kilometers north of Route RNIE4, on the left when traveling north.
Les Abris Souterrains du Plateau d'Abomey
Plus de 1600 abris souterrains creusés par
l'homme ont été recensés sur l'espace territorial des,
danxoménu autour d'Abomey et de Bohicon dont
ceux du parc archéologique d'Agongointo. . . . — — Map (db m254997) HM
On Avenue Pachong Adolf, on the right when traveling north.
Wanko Fotseu Samuel
(08 Juillet 1925 - 13 Décembre 1957)
- Tout 1er Ingénieur Camerounais en Ponts et Chaussées
- Auteur du tout 1er Plan d'Urbanisation
de la Ville de Bafoussam
Député à l'Assemblée Législative
du Cameroun . . . — — Map (db m269751) HM
Near Rue Principale, on the left when traveling north.
Nsha're-Yen: 1394-1418
Prince Tikar venu de Rifum et
fondateur de la prestigieuse dynastie
bamum vers 1394. Rusé et très courageux, il soumit Successivement 18
Souverains. Pour asseoir son hégémonie Sur les peuples conquis, il . . . — — Map (db m271371) HM
Near Victoria Road, on the right when traveling east.
Ghana Museums & Monuments Board
The arrival of Europeans along the Gold Coast in West Africa led to the establishment of fortifications at various locations to facilitate gold and slave trades. The fortifications were designed to . . . — — Map (db m231371) HM
Near Kings Street north of Victoria Road, on the right when traveling north.
Captains James Potter
The Wesley Methodist Church Ghana, salutes
Captain Potter for his unparalleled role in the
establishment of Methodism in Ghana. Captain Potter's story, culled from
"The Root of Ghana Methodism" by F. L. Bartels goes . . . — — Map (db m237509) HM
Near Victoria Road, on the right when traveling east.
In memory of John Swanzy, Governor of Accra, & Member of Council, 5th son of Henry & Anne Swanzy, of Avelreagh Co Monaghan, Ireland, who died at Cape Coast Castle 22nd Octbr 1807 His last act was to save from slavery some of the Fantees, seized . . . — — Map (db m227853) HM
Near Victoria Road, on the left when traveling west.
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 — — Map (db m227176) HM
Near Kings Street north of Victoria Road, on the right when traveling north.
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 . . . — — Map (db m237508) HM
On Victoria Road west of Commercial Street, on the right when traveling west.
In memory of the officers, warrant
officers, non commissioned officers and men of the Gold Coast Forces, Royal West African Frontier Force who gave their lives for their king, country and people in the World Wars
1914-1918, 1939-1945 "Their . . . — — Map (db m226702) WM
Near Royal Lane east of Queens Drive, on the left when traveling east.
Sir James Marshall M.A B.L RCSG. CMG
Born: 29th December, 1829 at Edinburgh, Scotland Resident at British Headquarters
Cape Coast as Chief Magistrate and Judicial
Assessor to the Gold Coast (Ghana) 1873-1875
as Puisne Judge, Lagos, . . . — — Map (db m237504) HM
On King Street north of Victoria Road, on the right when traveling north.
Methodist Church Ghana Wesley Society – Cape Coast Pacesetter of Methodism in Ghana
Cape Coast Wesley Society, with its spectacular Victorian edifice in which the remains of the first 5 pacesetter missionaries Rev. Joseph R. Dunwell, Rev. & . . . — — Map (db m227173) HM
Near Kings Street north of Victoria Road, on the right when traveling north.
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 . . . — — Map (db m237510) HM
On Dutch Cemetery Road at Dziewu Street, on the left when traveling east on Dutch Cemetery Road.
This Old Dutch Cemetery was initially constructed
in 1806 by Governor J. P. Hoogenboom.
Renovation works to the Old Dutch
Cemetery were undertaken in 2006 as part
of the implementation of the Elmina 2015
Strategy with financing from
the . . . — — Map (db m237534) HM
Near Liver Pool Road south of Benya Street, on the left when traveling south.
Ghana Museums & Monuments Board
The arrival of Europeans along the Gold Coast in West
Africa led to the establishment of fortifications at various
locations to facilitate gold and slave trades.
The fortifications were designed to . . . — — Map (db m237532) HM
Cedrela odorata (Cedar)
A cedar tree planted by the team of a research expedition from
Mendel University in Brno, Czech Republic, to Ghana to
commemorate the 200th anniversary of Johan Gregor Mendel,
the father of genetics. Medase, . . . — — Map (db m216986) HM
On Unnamed park road west of Route N4, on the right when traveling south.
Cocoa
The seed of this South American tree (Theobroma Cacao) have been used for food since
ancient times, the Aztecs of Central America called it food of the gods, believing it was
devine origion. This is also reflected in its scientific . . . — — Map (db m260652) HM
On unnamed street just west of Route N4, on the left when traveling south.
Scientific Name: Cola nitida.
Local Name: Bese (Twi).
Family: Sterculiaceae.
Medicinal Use, In Ghana a paste prepared from the nut is topically applied to lesions, it stimulates the Central Nervous System and is appetite depressant. In . . . — — Map (db m260653) HM
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 — — Map (db m216988) HM
Lady Knutsford (silk cotton tree)
This tree (remains left) was the sole survivor of the
original forest and was named after the wife of Lord
Knutsford G.C.M.G then secretary of state for colonist
(1887-1892) to commemorate her . . . — — Map (db m216932) HM
Nutmeg
Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans) is native of the Molucca (Indonesia) and introduced to Ceylon (Sri Lanka) about 1804. The nutmeg of
shops is the hard, brown, ovoid kernel, which is
enclosed in a this brittle shell, . . . — — Map (db m216933) HM
On Unnamed park road north of Route N4, on the left when traveling north.
A large tree up to 120ft (36m) with high narrow
buttresses, leaves in whorls of 4-7 at each node and
flowers small and white. The wood is white with
slight yellowish tinge, soft and of uniform
texture. It is suitable for light carpentry. It . . . — — Map (db m261712) HM
On Unnamed park road north of Route N4, on the left when traveling north.
Scientific Name: Ficus elasticoides
Common Name: Rubber Shade Tree
Twi Amane Gyedua
This famous woody parasite was first
discovered in the fork of the tree "Afzelia africana" in 1906. It kept on developing
gradually and in 1936 it . . . — — Map (db m261714) HM
Vitellaria paradoxa
Common Name: Shea Nut Tree (Twi-nkudua)
Origin:
Guinea Savannah of Africa (Trop. Africa)
Family: Sapotaceae
It is called after Mungo Park, who first showed that the
Sudanese Toulon (Bambouk) ie. Shea butter, . . . — — Map (db m216931) HM
On Kwame Nkrumah Avenue at Asuogyaman-Atimpoku Road, in the median on Kwame Nkrumah Avenue.
This plaque was unveiled on the 23rd January 1962 by Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah President of the Republic of Ghana Chairman of the Volta River Authority to mark the official commencement of construction of the Volta River Development — — Map (db m238350) HM
On Tema-Jasikan Road (National Route N2), in the median.
Asameni The Governor of the Christianborg Castle 1693-1694
Visit Nyanawase - (Akwamufie) to learn more about him and his military exploits.
Commissioned by Hon. Yaw Barimah (MP) & Eastern Regional Minister
and Hon. E.W. Ntow-Bediako . . . — — Map (db m238348) HM
Near Akosombo - Tema Road, on the right when traveling north.
Tree Columns Design at the Royal Senchi Hotel
These Tree Columns used in our Main and Conference Room entrances as
well as the Nsu Bar were harvested from the Volta Lake and had been
underwater for 45 years. At the time of flooding, the . . . — — Map (db m218887) HM
Near Harley Street, on the right when traveling west.
Born in Fukushima Prefecture in Japan. After the studies in Kitazato's Institute (Japan) and Pensylvania University (U.S.A.), he worked at Rockfeller Institute for Medical Research (U.S.A.) to investigate trachoma, . . . — — Map (db m308028) HM
On Harley Street west of Glover Addo Road, on the right when traveling west.
Born in Preston, Ontario, Canada, 20 July, 1869. Passed out of the Royal Military Academy, Woolwich, in 1889 as Second Lieutenant, Royal Engineers. Served from 1902 to 1908 as assistant director and later as director of the Mines Survey . . . — — Map (db m245215) HM
On Prof. Atta Mills High Street at Onamroko Korle Road, on the right when traveling east on Prof. Atta Mills High Street.
Welcome to Ussher Fort, Usshertown
Ussher Fort was originally built by the Dutch
in 1649 as Fort Crèvecoeur. It was part one of the Dutch forts along the
Gold Coast. Shattered by an earthquake, the Dutch Fort Crèvecoeur was . . . — — Map (db m225627) HM
On Kojo Thompson Road north of Market Road, in the median.
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 · . . . — — Map (db m221002) HM
On Prof. Atta Mills High Street just west of Independence Link, on the right when traveling west.
Martyrs of the Rule of Law On 30th June 1982, during the curfew hours,
three eminent High Court Judges and a retired Army Officer, namely:
Mr. Justice Frederick Poku Sarkodee, Mrs. Justice Cecilia Afran Koranteng-Addow,
Mr. Justice Kwadwo . . . — — Map (db m220215) HM
Near Prof. Atta Mills High Street east of Thorpe Road, on the right when traveling east.
Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah
(1909-1972)
The original statue of
Dr. Kwame Nkrumah which stood in front of
Parliament House,
opposite Old Polo Grounds, Accra
Attacked by a mob,
vandalised as it stands
now in the wake of
a military . . . — — Map (db m231924) HM
On 28th February Road at Castle Drive, on the left when traveling east on 28th February Road.
Dedicated to the memory of Sgt Adjeitey ∙ Cpl Atipoe ∙ Pte Odartey Lamptey who died at Christianborg Crossroads on 28th February, 1948. Dedicated to the memory of Sgt Abdulai Allasan ∙ Cpl Lassey Sewoatsi ∙ Pte Francis . . . — — Map (db m216679) WM
On Castle Road at Angola Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Castle Road.
Ghana in the two World Wars Well before the First World War Gambia, Ghana, Nigeria and Sierra Leone had raised local infantry units. Ghana and Nigeria also had artillery batteries. Whilst their individual identities and recruitment areas were . . . — — Map (db m217015) HM WM
On Starlets 91 Road at Malam Awudu Road, on the right on Starlets 91 Road.
Gbomo nyemii dzi gbomo
(I am my brother’s keeper)
In memoriam In remembrance of the 127 persons who lost their lives at the Accra Sports Stadium on May 9 2001 May their souls rest in peace This memorial was unveiled on May 9 2003 by His . . . — — Map (db m217014) HM
Near Barnes Road at Tsiranana, on the left when traveling south.
Dr. Kwame Nkrumah (1909-1972)
The original statue of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah which stood in front of Parliament House, Accra attacked by a mob in the wake of a military and police coup d’etat on 24th February 1966 Recovered for the National . . . — — Map (db m215838) HM
On Airport Bypass Road just north of Giffard Road, on the left when traveling north.
Agusta 109A Helicopter
Registration number G670
Manufacturer Gruppo Agusta Company Italy
Engines two (2) Allison 250-(20B)
Endurance 2 hrs 30 mins
Max troop capacity 8 (2 pilots + 6 pax)
Year of entry into svc 1996
Hours flown . . . — — Map (db m222455) HM WM
Near Nehru Road at Liberation Road, on the right when traveling east.
In commemoration of our Golden Jubilee (1956-2006) Christ the King Intl. School with gratitude honour Rev. Fr. Leslie Hatfield, our founding father Unveiled on 23rd September 2006 by Most Rev. Charles Palmer-Buckle Rev. Fr. Leslie J. Hatfield . . . — — Map (db m219975) HM
On Fifth Link Road north of Second Circular Road, on the right when traveling north.
In honor and celebration of
Dr. Shirley Graham DuBois, Oberlin College and
Conservatory alumna, class of 1934 (A.B.) and 1935 (A.M.),
in recognition of her outstanding contributions
to humanity as social and political activist; . . . — — Map (db m219548) HM
On Fourth Circular Road at Cantonments Road, in the median on Fourth Circular Road.
Edward Akufo-Addo, COV 26:6:1906 – 17:7:1979 Founding member of United Gold Coast Convention (UGCC) Member of the “Big Six” Chief Justice of the Republic (1966-1970) President of the Republic (1970-1972) Your struggle for the total political . . . — — Map (db m224356) HM
On Liberation Road, on the right when traveling north.
This square is dedicated to the memory of our beloved compatriots who heroically and selflessly gave their lives in the noble cause of justice and peace. Unveiled by Flt. Lt. Jerry John Rawlings Chairman of the Provisional National Defence . . . — — Map (db m219883) WM
Near Fifth Link Road north of Second Circular Road, on the right when traveling north.
In recognition of our centennial anniversary and in celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of the independence of Ghana, we honor the legacy of W.E.B. DuBois, Ph.D., founder of Pan-Africanism and distinguished member of Alpha Phi Alpha . . . — — Map (db m219427) HM
On Mahama Road north of Empire Avenue, in the median.
Major Maxwell Adam Mahama (GH/3454) was born on 1st November
1985 in Bole. After his Senior Secondary Education, he enlisted into the
Ghana Military Academy on 6th October 2005 as part of Regular Career
Course 47. Maxwell was commissioned into . . . — — Map (db m240421) HM
Near Shai Hills Southern Access Road just east of Tema-Akosombo Road, on the right when traveling east.
Shai Hills Resource Reserve (one of the smallest Protected area in Ghana) located in the Dangme West District of the Greater Accra Region, was declared a Forest Reserve in 1962 with an area of 46.7 km² (4,700 ha; 18 sq. mi.) and was made a Resource . . . — — Map (db m274403) HM
This plaque was unveiled by Most Rev. Gregory E. Kpeibaya Archbishop of Tamale
on the occasion of OLA Cathedral Parish Golden Jubilee Tamale in commemoration of
the pioneers of the parish.
M. Afr. (W.F.) ∙ Frs. R. McCoy, T. Tryers, P. . . . — — Map (db m243571) HM
On Unnamed road just west of Mumias Road (Route B1), on the right when traveling west.
As in the First World War, when the country was the base for
the earlier stages of the campaign in German East Africa, Kenya
became an important base in the Second World War - this time
in operations across her northern frontier for the . . . — — Map (db m243749) HM WM
On Busia Road north of Butere Road, on the right when traveling north.
Who are the Luo?
This exhibition concerns itself with the Luo people found mainly in Nyanza Province on the eastern shores of Lake Victoria, roughly
covering Kisumu, Saya, Nyando, Rachuonyo, Homa Bay, Suba and Migori.
Early . . . — — Map (db m243635) HM
On Moi Avenue at Tom Mboya Walk, on the left when traveling south on Moi Avenue.
This monument is dedicated to
Thomas Joseph Odhiambo Mboya
(15th August 1930 – 5 July 1969) Gallant Kenyan, pioneer trade unionist, educationist, independence activist Eloquent politician and statesman “We will never, never sell our . . . — — Map (db m241843) WM
On Moi Avenue near Haile Selassie Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
"May the innocent victims of this tragic event rest in the
knowledge that it has strengthened our resolve to
work for a world in which man is able to live alongside
his brother in peace."
August 7 1998
Daihir Achaau ∙
Samson Oduor . . . — — Map (db m241782) WM
On Bensonville - White Plains Road, in the median.
Centennial memorial
1865-1965
This monument
is erected
to
the sacred memory
of
the immigrants from Barbados
in the West Indies
who landed near this spot
(the Receptacle Creek)
on May 10 1865
during the administration
of President . . . — — Map (db m286142) HM
On 14th Street at Tubman Boulevard, on the right when traveling north on 14th Street.
Romans Chapter 8, Verses 35 thru 39
“Who shall separate us from the love of Christ. Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness or peril, or sword? As it is written, for thy sake we are killed all the day long; . . . — — Map (db m280400) WM
On Tubman Boulevard west of 15th Street, on the right when traveling west.
The 24th President of the Republic of Liberia, first female head of state in Africa, winner of the 2011 Nobel Peace Prize and visionary for a new Liberia under which the Royal Grand Hotel was constructed — — Map (db m231792) HM
On Main Northern Highway, on the right when traveling north.
O.A.U. Sanniquellie City Birth place of the Organization of African Unity 1959 Founding Members 1959 Tubman Liberia · Toure Guinea · Nkrumah Ghana 1959 Past and Present Governors of Nimba County Commissioners: 1911-1964
Superintendents: . . . — — Map (db m286158) HM
On Unnamed pathway just north of Rue Ramahatra, in the median.
Tsangambaton’ ny miaramila Frantsay sy Malagasy maty ho an’I Frantsa
Français Aux soldats Français = Malgaches morts pour la France
English translation To the French Malagasy soldiers who died for . . . — — Map (db m258769) WM
Near Lalana Ramboatiana, on the right when traveling north.
Manjakamiadana
Anarana mipelraka efa hatramin’ny andron Andrianampoinimerina
(1792-1810)
Tranohazo no natsangan’i Jean Laborde ho an dRanavalona I tamin’ny 1839
30 metatra ny lavany, 18 metatra ny sakany ary 41,85 metatra ny . . . — — Map (db m258152) HM
Near Lalana Ramboatiana, on the right when traveling north.
Matio: 24/35
Nylanitra sy ny tany ho levona fa ny teniko tsy mba ho levona
Radama I
1810-1828
Sekoly voelo hany Tao Besakana
Soratra latina
26 marsa 1823
Ireo roambinifololahy kandia sekoly voalohany
ary nandray anjara . . . — — Map (db m258078) HM
On Rue Amiral Billard west of Boulevard Joffre, on the left when traveling west.
Construit en bois en 1892 puis en metal en 1925, le Bazary Be fut longtemps le principal marche en activite de la ville. Progressivement abandonne dans les annees 70, il fut rehabilite par l'Alliance Française en 1989.
Association . . . — — Map (db m257983) HM
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Tamin'ny 15 Oktobra 1923, 11
taona taorian'ny nanombohana ny
asa, dia nandray voalohany ny lamasinina ny Garan'Antsirabe.
Teraka teo ny zotra T.A (Tananarive-Antsirabe). Ny zotra T.A, araka
izany, dia lalam-by . . . — — Map (db m257385) HM
On Independence Avenue at Albert Street, on the left when traveling east on Independence Avenue.
Liberty House was inaugurated as
Queen's Building on 2nd June 1953
by Governor Sir Federick Crawford
(1906-1978) on the coronation day
of Queen Elizabeth II (1926-2022).
Many government offices have been
located in the building. For . . . — — Map (db m258458) HM
On Independence Avenue at Rue de la Possession on Independence Avenue.
The Victoria Memorial Clock Tower was unveiled on 1st
April 1903 by Administrator Ernest Bickham Sweet Escott
(1857-1941). It was a memorial to Her Majesty Queeen
Victoria Alexandrina (1819-1901). It was paid for partly by
public subscriptions . . . — — Map (db m258403) HM
On Spur Road at Motor Road, in the median on Spur Road.
To mark the 160th Anniversary of the Historic Breakthrough of
Horace Africanus Beale Horton
Son of a liberated slave, the first black medical graduate from the University of Edinburgh, Scotland, 1858 Doctor, soldier, writer, entrepreneur, . . . — — Map (db m244733) HM
On County Route 67, on the left when traveling north. Reported missing.
Bain built the queen's road to Fort Beaufort via the Ecca Pass and the road through Pluto's Vale as military roads in 1837-45. His house was then near here on the Ecca Heights. He became interested in Geology in 1837 during the construction of the . . . — — Map (db m62618) HM
Originally a military hospital, this building was used for the sitting of the house of assembly when the Cape parliament met in Grahamstown in 1864. — — Map (db m62646) HM
Near Strowan Road just east of Eastern Cape Route 350.
In this vicinity - at that time an outspan - in April 1837, Thomas Philipps, J. P. on behalf of the British Settlers of 1820 presented a bible to a party of Voortrekkers led by Jacobus Uys encamped here on their way to the North.
The bible was . . . — — Map (db m62619) HM
The erection of this building - the oldest in this town, was commenced in 1813 or 1814. It served as a gaol until 1824. Later it became the Grahamstown Public School, and subsequently the first public library (1842 - 1863). The north wall was taken . . . — — Map (db m62649) HM
Upper Marker, Front:For Queen and Country
Jesu Mercy
Upper Marker, Reverse:
In memory of Lt. and Adjt. Teignmoth Melvill and Lt. Neville J. A. Coghill, 1st., 24th. Regiment who died on this spot . . . — — Map (db m91732) HM WM
This bronze memorial, sculpted by Peter Hall was commissioned in 2005. It depicts a leopard, representing the Zulu monarch, protectively covering the shields of the fallen Zulu warriors. The tree growing in the centre of the memorial is . . . — — Map (db m91079) WM
English text:
At this point, the Mzinyathi (Buffalo) River flows over exposed bedrock. The river is shallow, making it a suitable crossing point.
By the 1850's traders and hunters were entering Zululand en route to Ulundi on a . . . — — Map (db m91009) HM
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