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Founding of Christopolis
- When
- April 1822
- Where
- Cape Mesurado
The settlement at Cape Mesurado was founded in April 1822 and originally named Christopolis.
Monrovia was founded in April 1822 by members of the American Colonization Society as a settlement for free people of color. The original name of the settlement was Christopolis until 1824, when it was renamed Monrovia after President James Monroe.
Sources
- Monrovia Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-29
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