Rivers & landmarks · —
Cavalla River
The southeastern boundary river, joining Grebo and Krahn country to the Atlantic.
Biography
The Cavalla drains the southeastern forest and enters the sea near Cape Palmas, forming the modern border with Côte d'Ivoire.
Before 1822 it was a trade corridor rather than a frontier, carrying rice, ivory and forest produce down to the coastal Grebo towns.
Historical significance
A reminder that today's national borders cut across older economic and cultural units.
Timeline
- c. 1800Active canoe trade to Cape Palmas
On the map
Associated with Cavalla River. Open the historical atlas.
Related entries
References
- Missionary and Admiralty records, 19th c.
Suggested reading
- Martin (1968). The Dual Legacy.