Careysburg, Liberia
Careysburg is a city in Montserrado County, Liberia. It was founded in 1856, and is named in honor of Rev. Lott Carey, the first American Baptist missionary to Africa and a key figure in the founding of the Colony of Liberia. It is located 15 miles northeast of Monrovia.
Careysburg | |
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Careysburg Location in Liberia | |
| Coordinates: 6°24′12″N 10°32′55″W | |
| Country | Liberia |
| County | Montserrado County |
| District | Careysburg |
| Established | 1856 |
| Incorporated | 1923 |
| Elevation | 105 m (347 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (GMT) |
It was incorporated as a city in 1923 by an act of the Liberian legislature.
Rubber and coffee farming are the major economic activities in the area. It was also the site of a large Voice of America transmitter.
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