Episode 3 of 4

Independence Declaration

Name: Independence Declaration
Start: 1854-05-29
Location: Cape Palmas

When: 1854-05-29
Where: Cape Palmas
Part of: Freed Maryland slaves settle Cape Palmas as Maryland in Liberia

The State of Maryland declared its independence as Maryland in Liberia on May 29, 1854.

Following an independence referendum in 1853, the state declared its independence on May 29, 1854, under the name Maryland in Liberia, with its capital at Harper.

Sources

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

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