Harper
Maryland, Liberia
Why visit Harper?
Harper is the capital of Maryland County, a historic port city founded in the 19th century by the Maryland State Colonization Society for freed African Americans. It was the capital of the Republic of Maryland before its annexation by Liberia in 1857. The city has well-preserved colonial-era architecture and is one of Liberia's most historically significant towns.
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Harper is about 7–8 hours from Monrovia by road.
What are the things to do?
Historic buildings — 19th-century Americo-Liberian architecture.
Harper Beach — The Atlantic coast.
Cavalla River — The border with Côte d'Ivoire.
Walking tour of historic Harper — See the colonial-era buildings.
Beach walks — Explore the undeveloped coastline.
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- Budget: Guesthouses.
Where to go next?
- Pleebo (20 km north) — Maryland's second town.
- Fish Town (north) — River Gee County capital.
- Côte d'Ivoire border (east).
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More places to explore around Harper.
Guide content as of June 2026. Portions adapted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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