Episode 4 of 4

Annexation by Liberia

When
1857-04-06
Where
Liberia
Part of
Freed Maryland slaves settle Cape Palmas as Maryland in Liberia

Maryland was annexed by Liberia on April 6, 1857, becoming Maryland County.

The Republic of Maryland recognized it could not survive as an independent state. Following a referendum, Maryland was annexed by Liberia on April 6, 1857, becoming known as Maryland County.

Sources

  1. Republic of Maryland Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-17
  2. Cape Palmas Wikipedia, revision of 2026-03-26

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