Cotton Tree, Historical tree in Freetown, Sierra Leone.
The Cotton Tree reached 20 meters in height and extended its branches over the central square of Freetown until its death in 2023.
The Cotton Tree marked the location where formerly enslaved Black Nova Scotians established their settlement in Freetown during the late 18th century.
The Cotton Tree served as a central gathering point for local communities, where elders made important decisions and passed traditional knowledge to younger generations.
The location of the Cotton Tree remains a central transportation hub in Freetown, with multiple bus routes connecting different parts of the city.
Local spiritual leaders performed ceremonies at the base of the Cotton Tree, considering it a connection point between the physical and spiritual worlds.
Location: Freetown
GPS coordinates: 8.48722,-13.23556
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:13
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