State House, Official presidential residence at State Avenue, Tower Hill in Freetown, Sierra Leone
The State House features two asymmetrical wings connected by a central tower containing a spiral staircase with a world mosaic decoration.
Built in 1895 on the site of Fort Thornton, the State House replaced the former Government House used by British colonial administrators.
The State House represents the transition from colonial rule to independence, serving as residence for governors, prime ministers, and presidents of Sierra Leone.
The Presidential Guard, a specialized unit of the Sierra Leone Armed Forces, maintains security and restricts access to authorized personnel only.
The State House incorporates elements of the original Fort Thornton walls, which received National Monument status in 1949.
Inception: 1895
GPS coordinates: 8.48672,-13.23390
Latest update: March 3, 2025 21:52
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