Victoria Falls Centenary marker - Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
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S 17° 55.374 E 025° 50.829
35K E 377896 N 8017966
Marker for the centenary of David Livingstone discovery of the Victoria Falls.
Waymark Code: WMJG01
Location: Zimbabwe
Date Posted: 11/13/2013
Views: 11
This memorial stands in front of the David Livingstone statue near the Devil's Cataracts at the Victoria Falls site.
The marker reads:
16 November 1855 - 16 November 1955
On the occasion of the centenary of David Livingstones discovery of the Victoria Falls men and women of all races in and from all parts of the federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland assembled solemnly to dedicate themselves and their country to carry on the high Christian aims and ideals which inspired David Livingstone in his mission here.
Unveiled by his excellency the right honourable the Lord Llewellin, G.B.E., M.O., D.L., Governor General of the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland and dedicated by his grace the Lord Archbishop of Central Africa, Edward Francis Paget, on 18 November 1955
Subject: Territory
Commemoration: 100th
Date of Founding: 1855
Date of Commemoration: 1955
Address:
Victoria Falls, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Overview Photograph:
Yes
Detail Photograph:
Yes
Web site if available: Not listed
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