In 1864 the legislature allocated $15,000 for a revenue cutter named “Palmas” to be built at Harper.
In 1879, the status of Harper was elevated to city.
The Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Liberia was incorporated in 1880 and granted the right for it and its subordinate lodges to make, hold and convey real and personal estate. Named as officers were James M. Thopson (master), Daniel F. Wilson (senior warden) and Samuel D. Ferguson (junior warden) of the Morning Star Lodge, Harper, Maryland County.
Footnote: Acts of the Liberian Legislature, 1864, p. 34; Acts of the Liberian Legislature, 1879, pp. 7-9; Acts of the Liberian Legislature, 1880, pp. 11-14.
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