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Monrovia

1822 · 19th century

Monrovia is the capital of Liberia, on Cape Mesurado at the mouth of the Saint Paul River. It was founded in 1822 by free African Americans settled by the American Colonization Society and named in 1824 after President James Monroe. It became the capital of the independent Republic of Liberia in 1847 and is the country's main port.

Monrovia
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LiberiaFoundation, Military, Summary

Mentioned in 2 state histories

Condo ConfederationColony of Liberia

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APA
The Epoch Institute. (2026). Monrovia. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/monrovia
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“Monrovia.” The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia, The Epoch Institute, 2026, https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/monrovia. Accessed .
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