St. George's Cathedral, Freetown

The St. George's Cathedral stands at Wallace Johnson Street with its early 19th-century architectural design and high stone walls reaching toward the sky.

The British government funded the construction of this cathedral between 1817 and 1828 during the colonial period in Sierra Leone.

The cathedral holds regular services and ceremonies for the Anglican community while maintaining strong connections with the Creole population of Freetown.

Visitors can find the cathedral near the Sierra Leone National Museum and the State House, making it part of a historical walking tour.

The cathedral's establishment led to social divisions, as Jamaican Maroons created their own separate church rather than worship alongside Nova Scotian blacks.

Location: Freetown

GPS coordinates: 8.49003,-13.23568

Latest update: March 3, 2025 21:56