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APAM is the capital of the GOMOA DISTRICT , Central Region . Fort Patience
Fort Patience - Apam
In the late 17th century, the small state of Acorn - sandwiched between the larger British allies of Agona and Fante sought to have a strong fort built on its territory to defend it in case of attack.
The Dutch, while willing to erect a fort at Apam, were in no position to build a large one.
Building of the fort commenced in 1697 on the summit of a promontory close to a sheltered beach and bay.
However, disagreement between the two sides concerning the form of the fort delayed its completion until 1702.
Hence the name they gave to the fort - Lijdzaamheid, meaning patience.
The initial structure was a "small two-storey house". Between 1701 and 1721, this was
Strengthened with two demi-bastions at diametrically opposite corners.
…more details in:
--Castles & Forts of Ghana,
Kwesi J. Anquandah,
Ghana Museums & Monuments Board, 1999
CENTRAL REGION
Cape Coast Municipal District , ( CAPE COAST )
Abura/Asebu/Kwamankese District , - ABURA-DUNKWA , Agona District , - AGONA-SWEDRUAjumako/Enyan/Essiam District , - AJUMAKO ,Asikuma/Odoben/Brakwa District , - ASIKUMA
Assin North District , - ASSIN FOSU , Assin South District, - NSUAEM-KYEKYEWERE Awutu/Effutu/Senya District , - WINNEBAGomoa District , - APAM
Komenda/Edina/Eguafo/Abirem Di.,- KOMENDA , Mfantsiman District , - SALTPOND
Twifo/Heman/Lower Denkyira District , - TWIFO-PRASO Upper Denkyira District , - DUNKWA-ON-OFFIN
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