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Establishment of the Crown Colony
- When
- 1808
- Where
- Freetown
The British government assumed direct control of Sierra Leone in 1808, converting the settlement into a Crown Colony centered on Freetown.
In 1808, the British government took responsibility for Sierra Leone, formally establishing it as a Crown Colony. This administrative change ended the Sierra Leone Company's direct rule. The colony included the area surrounding Freetown, which became a significant urban and political center for British West Africa.
Sources
- Sierra Leone Colony and Protectorate Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-26
- Freetown Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-20
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