Area:Population:102,810
Date of Creation July 26, 1964
County’s capital: Zwedru
In 1964, Liberia was divided into five ( 5) political sub-divisions an enactment with the creation of four (4) others counties, Grand Gedeh, Nimba, Bong and Lofa. Prior to the fifteen years civil war in Liberia, Grand Gedeh County was the second largest county in area.
Zwedru, a name for the head of an Anteater creek, is the county’s political headquarters. Major towns in Grand Gedeh include Ziah Town, Toe town, Zleh’s town, Tuzon, Putu-Penukin, Gbolakin, Jaranzon, Jawondee, Bargblor’s Town, Zayee’s Town Dougee’s Town etc.
Prior to the war Grand Gedeh County has five (5) Districts: Tchien, Konobo, Gbarzon, Wahbo and Gbepeo. Currently with the creation of River Gee county, Grand Gedeh county left with three (3) Districts; Tchien, Konobo and Gbarzon
Grand Gedeh County’s flag Green, yellow with sun raising from Mt.Gedeh signifies the..
Grand Gedeh County is the home of the first indigenous president of our country the Republic of Liberia.
Grand Gedeh County’s former and current superintendents include: Mr. Mose P. Harris, John G. Rancy, Albert T. White, T Kudah Jarry, John Pehee Beh, S/sgt. Washington W. Garley, Col. Johnny G. Garley, Mr. Collins Teah, Ms. Ruth Milton, Brown Tardy and currently Mr. Christropher B. Bailey.
While the former and current legislatures include: Senators David N. Towah Sr.,Harry Kangba, Albert T. White, Chea Cheapoo, Collins Teah, John G. Rancy, Joseph K. Sampson and currently, Isaac Wahyee Nyanabo, William Sandy and members of the House of Representatives include: I D.Poo Derrick, T.T Toomy, Charles Zulu, William Youlo, Deh Suah, Cyrus Rue, Robert Garlo, Saydee Tody, Doboju Toe,David Gaye, Harper S. Baily,Moses P. Harris, John Collins, Cyrus S. Cooper, William K. Glay,Sr, Philip K. Deah, D jarpee Andrews, Chea Kai, John D. Beh, and currently Emmanue Zoe Pennue, Rufus Gbieor and Kai Farley.
To be continued D. Abugarshall Kai, William G. Nyanue, David P. Gbortoe and Currently Mr. Henry Kohn Glay